Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pourfar, Neurologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Michael Pourfar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Pourfar is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pourfar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pourfar’s office at (212) 263-2607.
Is Dr. Pourfar board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pourfar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Pourfar speak?
Dr. Pourfar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Pourfar treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Pourfar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Pourfar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Which procedures does Dr. Pourfar perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Pourfar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pourfar's office.
Does Dr. Pourfar accept my insurance?
Dr. Pourfar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-2607 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pourfar accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Pourfar in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Deutsche Bank
Elderplan
Healthfirst
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
OptumRx
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pourfar's office located?
Dr. Michael Pourfar's Primary Practice
550 1st Ave # 3C
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-2607
What is Dr. Pourfar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pourfar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730169905.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pourfar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pourfar
What is Dr. Michael Pourfar's specialty?
Dr. Pourfar is a Neurologist near New York, NY.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Pourfar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Pourfar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pourfar is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michael Pourfar accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pourfar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Pourfar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pourfar's office at (212) 263-2607 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Pourfar?
Please contact Dr. Pourfar's office at (212) 263-2607 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Pourfar have?
Dr. Michael Pourfar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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