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Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD

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Specializes in: Neuromuscular Medicine and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2009)

Professional interests include: tingling, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), and more.

222 East 41st Street 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017

(212) 685-4070

Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD is a neuromuscular medicine in New York, NY specializing in neuromuscular medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

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222 East 41st Street 9th Floor
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Some issues Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

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.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“"Our curriculum provides much-needed opportunities for future neurologists to hone their telemedicine skills, which will become increasingly important as the field evolves," said study senior...”—"Cision PR Newswire", KRON4, September 2023

doctor visit	80
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	17
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	328
electroencephalography (EEG)	22
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	94
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

doctor visit	208
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	307
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	14
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	31
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	332
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	15
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	26
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	307
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	18
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	32
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	274
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	21
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	593
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	303
electroencephalography (EEG)	22
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD.

**Gender**
Female	89
Male	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	122
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	22
75 to 84	48
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	11
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 2009. She completed residency at NYU Hospitals Center, Neurology. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2009)

Residency: NYU Hospitals Center, Neurology (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology (2013)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University

NYU Langone Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, GHI Medicare Supplement, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Open Access EPO, GHI HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, Elderplan, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare Navigate, Railroad Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Child Health Plus, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Aetna Medicare, Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage, Apwu Health Plan, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, IUOE Local 14-14B, American Plan Administrators, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP Bridge, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, Connecticare Commercial, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Christian Brothers Services, VNS NY Choice Select Health, River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), HIP VIP Medicare Bold, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), WellNet, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, CenterLight Healthcare PACE, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, UMR, Wellfleet-NYU Student, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), CenterLight Healthcare Select, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, HIP Prime Bronze, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, HIP Prime Gold, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Connecticare Bridge, HIP Prime Silver, Wlny-TV Inc., New York Hotel Trades, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, Medicare Part A and B, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange and HIP Medicare Supplement.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Arielle Kurzweil, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

GHI Medicare Supplement

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

Aetna Indemnity

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Anthem

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Open Access EPO

GHI HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

EmblemHealth

CIGNA Indemnity

Elderplan

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Part B

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Local 1199 PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare Navigate

Railroad Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP Child Health Plus

HIP EPO

HIP HMO

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Aetna Medicare

Aetna

Humana Medicare Advantage

Apwu Health Plan

HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange

IUOE Local 14-14B

American Plan Administrators

CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT

HIP Bridge

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)

BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)

Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO

Connecticare Commercial

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Christian Brothers Services

VNS NY Choice Select Health

River Spring Medicare HMP SNP

BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

WellNet

HIP Prime Basic Exchange

HIP Prime Platinum

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

CenterLight Healthcare PACE

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

HIP Prime Gold Exchange

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

UMR

Wellfleet-NYU Student

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)

CenterLight Healthcare Select

Starmark

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

Allied

BCBS Federal Program

HIP Prime Bronze

Bind Benefits inc

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

HIP Prime Silver Exchange

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

HIP Prime Gold

HIP Prime Platinum Exchange

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Chesterfield Resources Inc

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Connecticare Bridge

HIP Prime Silver

Wlny-TV Inc.

New York Hotel Trades

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

Medicare Part A and B

Centers Plan For Healthy Living

HIP Prime Bronze Exchange

HIP Medicare Supplement

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$202 BOTOX $174	Botox Therapeutic $15	$13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$202

Biography

Dr. Arielle Kurzweil is a neuromuscular medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in New York, NY. Her clinical interests include post-polio syndrome (PPS), hemifacial spasm, and intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri). She is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health. Dr. Kurzweil is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California. She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.