Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
MedStar Health: Medical Center At Chevy Chase
5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, 
Chevy Chase, MD 

Overview

Shakti Nayar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Nayar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Beriberi, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Nayar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in DC

Hospital Affiliations

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Virginia Hospital Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MedStar Health: Medical Center at Chevy Chase
5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Other Locations
MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, Washington, DC 20007

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shakti V. Nayar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shakti V. Nayar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shakti V. Nayar by calling their office at 301-215-9420. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shakti V. Nayar a top-rated expert for Peripheral Neuropathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shakti V. Nayar is classified as an Advanced expert for Peripheral Neuropathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Shakti V. Nayar specialize in?

While Dr. Shakti V. Nayar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Beriberi. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Shakti V. Nayar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shakti V. Nayar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripheral Neuropathy. You can view a list of Dr. Shakti V. Nayar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shakti V. Nayar accept my insurance?

Dr. Shakti V. Nayar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-215-9420 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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