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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chao, Neurologist in East Meadow, NY?
Dr. Kenneth Chao, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in East Meadow, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chao graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Suny Brooklyn. Dr. Chao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chao’s office at (516) 520-3053.
Where did Dr. Chao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Brooklyn
Medical School: SUNY DWNSTATE M C COLL MEDICINE | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chao treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Common Migraine
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
What procedures does Dr. Chao perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chao performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chao. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 520-3053 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in East Meadow, NY?
Dr. Chao in East Meadow, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
Cascade Comprehensive Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
What is Dr. Chao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942276589.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chao
What is Dr. Kenneth Chao's specialty?
Dr. Chao is a Neurologist near East Meadow, 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. Chao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kenneth Chao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chao is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, Eden Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, MUSC Health University Medical Center, Peconic Bay Medical Center, NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Kenneth Chao accepting new patients in East Meadow, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Chao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Chao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (516) 520-3053 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Chao?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (516) 520-3053 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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