20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Algar, Neurologist in Alamo, CA?
Where did Dr. Algar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens/Cornell University Medical College Program
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Algar speak?
Dr. Algar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Algar typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Algar 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. Algar. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Algar typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Algar 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. Algar. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Algar accept my insurance?
Dr. Algar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 602-7060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Algar accept in Alamo, CA?
Dr. Algar in Alamo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Algar's office located?
Dr. Robert Algar's Primary Practice
1505 Saint Alphonsus Way
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 602-7060
What hospitals are Dr. Algar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Algar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Algar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Algar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750343729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Algar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Algar
What is Dr. Robert Algar'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.