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Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PHD

Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PHD

Amherst, NY

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Siddiqui, Neurosurgeon in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Siddiqui completed his residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Society of Neuroimaging, AANS-CNS Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery, AANS-CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care, AANS-CNS Section on Tumors, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Society for Neuroscience, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGIC SURGEONS, and CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGIC SURGEONS. Dr. Siddiqui is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Siddiqui’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Siddiqui’s office at (716) 218-1000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Siddiqui?

    Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Siddiqui empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Cerebral, Arteriovenous Malformations, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Endovascular Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Stroke, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Amherst/NY community, Dr. Siddiqui is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Siddiqui go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - GME Office | Cerebrovascular Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University | University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Division of Neurological Surgery

    • Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals | SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals

    Is Dr. Siddiqui board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2012

    What languages does Dr. Siddiqui speak?

    Dr. Siddiqui and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Punjabi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Siddiqui treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Siddiqui 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. Siddiqui. 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:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Vascular Disease
    • Left Vertebral Artery Blockage
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing
    • Blood Vessel Disease
    • Circulatory System Disorder
    • Artery Problems
    • Vessel Disease
    • Left Vertebral Artery Stenosis
    • Left Vertebral Artery Occlusion
    • Narrowing of Left Vertebral Artery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
    • I6501: Occlusion and stenosis of right vertebral artery
    • I6502: Occlusion and stenosis of left vertebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction
    • I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Aphasia
    • Slurred Speech
    • Slurred or Unclear Speech
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Difficulty speaking
    • Language impairment
    • Loss of speech
    • Unclear speech
    • Mumbled speech
    • Dysarthria
    • Anarthria
    • Difficulty articulating words

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4701: Aphasia
    • R4781: Slurred speech
    • R471: Dysarthria and anarthria

    Also known as:

    • Flaccid Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Flaccid Hemiplegia
    • Flaccid Hemiplegia (Left Dominant Side)
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided limp paralysis
    • Right-sided floppy paralysis
    • Weakness on right dominant side
    • Limp paralysis on one side
    • Flaccid one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis
    • Left-sided limp paralysis
    • Left-sided floppy paralysis
    • Weakness on left dominant side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8101: Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8104: Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8102: Flaccid hemiplegia affecting left dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Facial Weakness
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29810: Facial weakness

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Swelling
    • Edema
    • Generalized Edema
    • Full Body Swelling
    • Systemic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R601: Generalized edema

    Also known as:

    • Brain Artery Narrowing
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebral Artery Stenosis
    • Blocked Brain Arteries
    • Brain Blood Vessel Narrowing
    • Cerebral Occlusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6602: Occlusion and stenosis of left middle cerebral artery

    Does Dr. Siddiqui accept my insurance?

    Dr. Siddiqui accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 218-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Siddiqui accept in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Siddiqui in Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Univera Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Siddiqui's office located?

    Dr. Adnan Siddiqui's Primary Practice

    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 200

    Amherst, NY 14221

    (716) 218-1000

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    Dr. Adnan Siddiqui's Practice 2

    1001 Main St Fl 4

    Buffalo, NY 14203

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    Dr. Adnan Siddiqui's Practice 3

    100 High St Ste B4

    Buffalo, NY 14203

    (716) 218-1000

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Neuroimaging

    Member

    2008

    AANS-CNS Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery

    Member

    2002

    AANS-CNS Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care

    Member

    2002

    AANS-CNS Section on Tumors

    Member

    2002

    Congress of Neurological Surgeons

    Member

    1999

    American Association of Neurological Surgeons

    Member

    1999

    Society for Neuroscience

    Member

    1993

    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGIC SURGEONS

    Member

    CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGIC SURGEONS

    Member

    Awards

    George Thorn Young Investigator Award, University at Buffalo

    Business First Top 50 Physicians in Western New York

    Arnold P. Gold Foundation National Award for Teaching

    National Research Service Award in Neuroscience

    Bartlett Award for best presentation,

    What is Dr. Siddiqui's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Siddiqui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558325951.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Siddiqui?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Siddiqui

    What is Dr. Adnan Siddiqui's specialty?

    Dr. Siddiqui is a Neurosurgeon near Amherst, NY. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Siddiqui to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Adnan Siddiqui affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Siddiqui is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center 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 Adnan Siddiqui accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Adnan Siddiqui is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Adnan Siddiqui offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Siddiqui's office at (716) 218-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Adnan Siddiqui?

    Please contact Dr. Siddiqui's office at (716) 218-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Adnan Siddiqui have?

    Dr. Adnan Siddiqui is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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