25 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Finnegan, Neurologist in Buffalo, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Finnegan?
Dr. Sarah Finnegan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Finnegan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Seizure Disorders, Tourette's Syndrome, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Buffalo, NY community, Dr. Finnegan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Finnegan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences | U hool of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Finnegan speak?
Dr. Finnegan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Finnegan typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Finnegan 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. Finnegan. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Cognitive Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Awareness issues
- Mental fog
ICD-10 Codes:
- R419: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Finnegan typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Finnegan 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. Finnegan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Finnegan accept my insurance?
Dr. Finnegan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 878-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Finnegan accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Finnegan in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Finnegan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Finnegan affiliated with?
Dr. Finnegan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Finnegan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Finnegan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043288426.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Finnegan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Finnegan
What is Dr. Sarah Finnegan's specialty?
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.