Physician Profile
Kenneth A. Citak, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Citak
Kenneth A. Citak, MD is a healthcare provider in Ridgewood, NJ specializing in neurology. Kenneth trained at New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. Medicare claims data shows Kenneth provided 2,071 services to 1,707 patients. The services billed most often include exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (201) 444-0868
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1200 EAST RIDGEWOOD AVE EAST WING 2ND FLOOR
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,071 services · 1,707 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour | Treatment | 96116 |
348 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
212 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow | Treatment | 93886 |
209 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
193 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
172 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
81 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
80 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow | Treatment | 93886 |
63 | More than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other neurologists in Ridgewood 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of carpal tunnel 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Citak specialize in?
Dr. Citak is a neurologist in Ridgewood, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Citak located?
Dr. Citak is listed at 1200 East Ridgewood Ave East Wing 2Nd Floor, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Citak's phone number?
The number on file is (201) 444-0868. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Citak?
Dr. Citak's National Provider Identifier is 1578527941. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Citak go to medical school?
Dr. Citak attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Citak have?
Dr. Citak has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Citak do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Citak performs procedures including injection of carpal tunnel; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Citak's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Citak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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