Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghiasian, Neurologist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Vahid Ghiasian, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ghiasian graduated from Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Allegheny University Hospital. Dr. Ghiasian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghiasian’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghiasian’s office at (212) 434-2606.
Where did Dr. Ghiasian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: New York University School of Medicine | Tulane University Hospital School of Medicine
Residency: Allegheny University Hospital | Allegheny University Hospital
Medical School: Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Ghiasian speak?
Dr. Ghiasian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghiasian treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ghiasian 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. Ghiasian. 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.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Which procedures does Dr. Ghiasian perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vahid Ghiasian 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghiasian's office.
Does Dr. Ghiasian accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghiasian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 434-2606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghiasian accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Ghiasian in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Ghiasian's office located?
Dr. Vahid Ghiasian's Primary Practice
501 Seaview Ave Ste 104
Staten Island, NY 10305
(212) 434-2606
What is Dr. Ghiasian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghiasian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083624001.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghiasian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghiasian
What is Dr. Vahid Ghiasian's specialty?
Dr. Ghiasian is a Neurologist near Staten Island, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Ghiasian to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vahid Ghiasian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghiasian is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Vahid Ghiasian accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vahid Ghiasian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vahid Ghiasian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghiasian's office at (212) 434-2606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vahid Ghiasian?
Please contact Dr. Ghiasian's office at (212) 434-2606 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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