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Dr. Ida Altshuler, MD

Staten Island, NY

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    Who is Dr. Altshuler, Neurologist in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Ida Altshuler, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Altshuler graduated from Avicina Medical Academy and completed her residency at University Hospital Of Brooklyn. Dr. Altshuler is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altshuler’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altshuler’s office at (718) 667-3597.

    Where did Dr. Altshuler go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Hospital Of Brooklyn | Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: University Of Latvia | Avicina Medical Academy

    What languages does Dr. Altshuler speak?

    Dr. Altshuler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Altshuler treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Altshuler 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. Altshuler. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Neurological Disorder
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Nervous System Diseases
    • Brain Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aphasia
    • Difficulty speaking
    • Language impairment
    • Loss of speech

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4701: Aphasia

    Does Dr. Altshuler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Altshuler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 667-3597 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Altshuler accept in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Altshuler in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Elderplan

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Metro Plus

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Altshuler's office located?

    Dr. Ida Altshuler's Primary Practice

    27 New Dorp Ln

    Staten Island, NY 10306

    (718) 667-3597

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    Dr. Ida Altshuler's Practice 2

    800 Castleton Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10310

    (718) 818-4570

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    What is Dr. Altshuler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Altshuler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497720536.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altshuler?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altshuler

    What is Dr. Ida Altshuler's specialty?

    Dr. Altshuler is a Neurologist near Staten Island, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Ida Altshuler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Altshuler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Richmond University Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ida Altshuler accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ida Altshuler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ida Altshuler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Altshuler's office at (718) 667-3597 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ida Altshuler?

    Please contact Dr. Altshuler's office at (718) 667-3597 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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