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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. 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Altshuler typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Altshuler typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ida Altshuler 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. Altshuler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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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
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.
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.