Dr. James Simsarian, MD
Fairfax, VA
53 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simsarian, Neurologist in Fairfax, VA?
Where did Dr. Simsarian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Neurology; New England Med Ctr Hosps, Internal Medicine | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Simsarian board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. James Simsarian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Simsarian speak?
Dr. Simsarian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Simsarian typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Simsarian 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. Simsarian. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
- RRMS
- Relapsing MS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
- G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified
- G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Brain and Spine Test Results
- Irregular Central Nervous System Function Tests
- Unusual Brain and Spinal Cord Test Findings
- Nervous System Function Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9409: Abnormal results of other function studies of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Simsarian typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Simsarian 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. Simsarian's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Simsarian accept my insurance?
Dr. Simsarian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 876-0800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simsarian accept in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Simsarian in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Government Employees Health Association
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Simsarian's office located?
Dr. James Simsarian's Primary Practice
3020 Hamaker Ct Ste 400
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 876-0800
What hospitals are Dr. Simsarian affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Simsarian has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Simsarian's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simsarian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235108986.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simsarian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simsarian
What is Dr. James Simsarian'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.