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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fischer, Neurologist in Melrose, MA?
Dr. Edward Fischer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Melrose, MA. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Fischer graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Children's Hospital Boston Program. Dr. Fischer is fluent in English, French, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fischer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fischer’s office at (781) 979-9009.
Where did Dr. Fischer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children's Hospital Boston Program
Medical School: University Of Tichreen Faculty Of Med Lattakia Syria | University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine | University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fischer speak?
Dr. Fischer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Hebrew
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Fischer typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Fischer typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Fischer 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. Fischer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fischer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 979-9009 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fischer accept in Melrose, MA?
Dr. Fischer in Melrose, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fischer's office located?
What is Dr. Fischer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790744886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fischer
What is Dr. Edward Fischer's specialty?
Dr. Fischer is a Neurologist near Melrose, MA.
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.
Is this Dr. Edward Fischer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fischer is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Lowell General 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Fischer accepting new patients in Melrose, MA?
Yes, Dr. Edward Fischer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Fischer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (781) 979-9009 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Fischer?
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (781) 979-9009 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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