32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nandakumar, Neurologist in Jamaica, NY?
Where did Dr. Nandakumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: University Of Jaffna, Faculty Of Medicine | University Of Jaffna
What languages does Dr. Nandakumar speak?
Dr. Nandakumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
- Tamil
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Nandakumar typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Nandakumar 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. Nandakumar. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Nandakumar typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Nandakumar 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. Nandakumar. 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:
- 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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Does Dr. Nandakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nandakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 206-6742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nandakumar accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Nandakumar in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
VillageCare of New York
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Where is Dr. Nandakumar's office located?
Dr. Thambirajah Nandakumar's Primary Practice
13420 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11418
(718) 206-6742
What hospitals are Dr. Nandakumar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nandakumar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nandakumar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nandakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669431110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nandakumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nandakumar
What is Dr. Thambirajah Nandakumar'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.