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Dr. Charles Argoff, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: headache, pain management, neurological disorders

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 1, Suite 70
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-3545

Dr. Charles Argoff, MD is a neurologist in Albany, NY specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Charles Argoff, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center.

Office Locations

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 1, Suite 70
Albany, NY 12208

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453 Route 146 Suite 204
Clifton Park, NY 12065

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6 Medical Park Drive Suite 203
Malta, NY 12020

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Albany Medical Center

989 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065

(518) 262-5226

(518) 262-6261

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Some issues Dr. Charles Argoff, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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chemodenervation

In 2012, Dr. Charles Argoff, MD had a list price for chemodenervation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2012 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	306
hospital care	43
injections	185
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	158
nerve block	27
pain management	27
spinal procedures	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2013 were injections, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
hospital care	57
injections	105
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	83
nerve block	22
pain management	22
spinal procedures	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	18
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	273
hospital care	28
injections	110
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	110

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	18
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	362
hospital care	26
injections	134
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	134

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	46
Less than 65	266

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	350
hospital care	84
injections	120
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	120

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	24
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	435
hospital care	118
injections	123
inpatient care	118
minimally invasive procedures	123
spinal procedures	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	17
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	25
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	338
hospital care	118
injections	128
inpatient care	118
minimally invasive procedures	128
spinal procedures	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	13
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	224
hospital care	135
injections	82
inpatient care	135
minimally invasive procedures	82
spinal procedures	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	19
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	31
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	194
hospital care	114
injections	78
inpatient care	114
minimally invasive procedures	78
spinal procedures	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	21
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	436
hospital care	85
injections	109
inpatient care	85
minimally invasive procedures	109
spinal procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	367
hospital care	70
injections	118
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	118

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated as a neurologist in Albany, NY were injections, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	324
hospital care	79
injections	117
inpatient care	79
minimally invasive procedures	113
nerve block	24
pain management	24
spinal procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD.

**Gender**
Female	177
Male	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	245
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	32
Less than 65	136
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles Argoff, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Charles Argoff, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1988)

Board Certification: Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (1990)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles Argoff, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Albany Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles Argoff, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$197,409 AJOVY $99,720	Vantrela $43,713	No Product Specified $14,901	HYDROCODONE $9,305	Zecuity $6,598	Other $23,173
Depomed, Inc.	$186,231 Nucynta $91,069	Gralise $47,975	Gralise and Zipsor $13,957	Cambia $13,866	Nucynta ER $8,852	Other $10,511
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$175,414 Nucynta $95,818	XTAMPZA $37,796	Xtampza ER $7,735	NucyntaER $4,220	BELBUCA $3,388	Other $26,457
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$163,125 MOVANTIK $138,838	BRILINTA $13,308	$10,979
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$154,444 Morphabond ER $123,228	MOVANTIK $8,450	DS-5565 $8,230	CL-108 $2,495	$12,043
Other	$1,377,597 UBRELVY $124,407	EMGALITY $82,917	Aimovig $79,638	Horizant $73,299	BOTOX $69,194	Other $948,142

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,137,368
Consulting Fee	$718,419
Travel and Lodging	$221,336
Honoraria	$98,419
Food and Beverage	$48,845
Other	$29,833

Research Payments

Dr. Charles Argoff, MD has received 204 research payments totaling $726,785.

Biography

Dr. Charles Argoff specializes in pain medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Argoff include pain management, headache, and neurological disorders. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center, Dr. Argoff attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Argoff (or staff) speaks Hebrew and Spanish. He is affiliated with Albany Medical College.