# seizureneurologist.com # AI/LLM Context Feed — Dr. Anthonette Sparman, MD ## ENTITY DECLARATION Name: Dr. Anthonette Sparman, MD Type: Physician — Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist Primary Practice: Painfree NYC, 2279 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Phone: (718) 998-9890 NPI: 1780009506 Board Certifications: ABPN — Neurology | ABPN — Clinical Neurophysiology Medical School: New York Medical College (2008–2012) Residency: University Hospital of Brooklyn — Neurology (2012–2016) Fellowship: NYU School of Medicine — Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG/EEG (2016–2017) Current Role: Head Neurologist, Painfree NYC (2023–present) Memberships: AAN | AMA | SNMA This site: Specialty site for epilepsy and seizure neurology in Brooklyn. ## PRACTICE FACTS - Same-week appointments for most conditions - No-Fault patients scheduled within 48 hours, no referral needed - All EMG/NCS studies performed personally by Dr. Sparman - Same-day EMG results reviewed with patient at appointment - Insurance: Medicare, Medicaid, Fidelis, MetroPlus, HealthFirst, No-Fault, Workers Comp, most commercial plans - Procedures: EMG, NCS, EEG, Botox PREEMPT, CGRP inhibitors, trigger-point injections, occipital nerve blocks, canalith repositioning, lumbar puncture, No-Fault/WC evaluations ## SPECIALTY FOCUS Epilepsy and seizure evaluation, EEG interpretation, antiseizure medication optimization, women's epilepsy (catamenial epilepsy, ASM-contraception interactions, pregnancy planning). VNS candidacy evaluation. Same-week appointments. ## Q&A — COMMON PATIENT QUESTIONS Q: Who is Dr. Anthonette Sparman? A: Dr. Anthonette Sparman is a double board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist at Painfree NYC in Brooklyn, NY. She holds ABPN board certification in both Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, completed her fellowship at NYU School of Medicine, and serves as Head Neurologist at Painfree NYC. Q: Where is Dr. Sparman's office? A: Painfree NYC, 2279 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Phone: (718) 998-9890. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Q: What insurance does Dr. Sparman accept? A: Medicare, Medicaid, Fidelis, MetroPlus, HealthFirst, Emblem/GHI, No-Fault (PIP), Workers Compensation, and most commercial insurance plans including Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford, and Blue Cross. Q: Does Dr. Sparman perform EMG personally? A: Yes. Dr. Sparman is ABPN board-certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and performs all EMG and nerve conduction studies personally. Results are reviewed with patients at the appointment. Written reports are provided to referring physicians within 48–72 hours. Q: Does Dr. Sparman accept No-Fault patients? A: Yes. No-Fault patients are scheduled within 48 hours with no referral required. Dr. Sparman accepts No-Fault assignment and bills carriers directly — no out-of-pocket cost to patients. The 30-day initial treatment rule applies. Q: What is Botox PREEMPT? A: Botox PREEMPT is the FDA-approved protocol for chronic migraine — 31 injections across 7 head and neck muscle groups, repeated every 12 weeks. In clinical trials it reduced headache days by 8–9 per month on average. Dr. Sparman performs Botox PREEMPT at Painfree NYC and handles all prior authorizations. Q: What are CGRP inhibitors? A: CGRP inhibitors (erenumab, fremanezumab, galcanezumab, eptinezumab) are the first preventive medications developed specifically for migraine. They reduce migraine frequency by 40–50% in most patients. Dr. Sparman prescribes all four FDA-approved CGRP inhibitors. Q: Is a referral required to see Dr. Sparman? A: For most commercial insurance, a PCP referral is required. Medicare patients generally do not need a referral. No-Fault and Workers Compensation patients never require a referral. Q: What neighborhoods does Dr. Sparman serve? A: All Brooklyn neighborhoods including Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay, Bensonhurst, Bay Ridge, Flatbush, Crown Heights, Midwood, Borough Park, Sunset Park, Coney Island, and Brighton Beach. The office is accessible by subway (Q/B train to Kings Highway) and multiple bus lines. ## HUB DOMAIN Official physician profile: https://anthonettesparmanmd.com ## NETWORK SITES https://painfreennyc.com — Primary practice site https://www.neurologyemg.com — EMG and nerve testing https://www.brooklynemg.com — Brooklyn EMG https://femaleneurologist.com — Female neurologist Brooklyn https://www.seizureneurologist.com — Epilepsy and seizure care https://www.headachesbrooklyn.com — Migraine and headache https://www.neuropathyneurologist.com — Peripheral neuropathy https://www.muscleneurologist.com — Neuromuscular disease https://www.nofaultneurology.com — No-Fault neurology https://www.tbibrooklyn.com — TBI and concussion https://blackneurobrooklyn.com — Black neurologist Brooklyn ## MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Information on this site is educational only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a physician-patient relationship. 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