Summary

Athena Amini, DNP, works in the Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy. Dr. Amini collaborates in a multidisciplinary practice managing and treating patients with seizure disorders. She earned her BSN, MSN, and her doctorate from Columbia University and is board-certified in Family Health by the ANCC, with advanced clinical training in neurology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Epilepsy Society (AES). Prior to her current role, she served as a neuroscience NP at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where she delivered direct patient care to individuals with complex neurological conditions, including epilepsy, sleep disorders, headache disorders, vestibular conditions, and autonomic dysfunction. Dr. Amini currently sees patients at the Neurological Institute of New York and Columbia Doctors Midtown locations. She also offers telemedicine visits.

Office Locations

Athena Amini has 2 locations

ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

51 W 51st StNew York, NY 10019

Quick Facts

  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Korean
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Athena Amini

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • Workers Compensation
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Athena Amini has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Athena Amini has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Advanced Registered Nurse
  • Epilepsy
  • Neurologist
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, New York, 2026, Expired

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Athena Amini?
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Does Athena Amini accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Athena Amini accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Athena Amini affiliated with?
Athena Amini is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Does Athena Amini accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Athena Amini accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Athena Amini accepting new patients?
Athena Amini has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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