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Who is Dr. Buckthal, Neurologist in Sayre, PA?
Dr. Paul Buckthal, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sayre, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Buckthal graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Neurology; Robt Packer Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Buckthal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buckthal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckthal’s office at (570) 887-2838.
Where did Dr. Buckthal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Neurology; Robt Packer Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Buckthal board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Buckthal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Buckthal speak?
Dr. Buckthal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Buckthal typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Buckthal 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. Buckthal. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Buckthal typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Buckthal 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
Please contact Dr. Buckthal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buckthal accept my insurance?
Dr. Buckthal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 887-2838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buckthal accept in Sayre, PA?
Dr. Buckthal in Sayre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Highmark Health
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Buckthal's office located?
What is Dr. Buckthal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buckthal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609840271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckthal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buckthal
What is Dr. Paul Buckthal's specialty?
Dr. Buckthal is a Neurologist near Sayre, PA.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.