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Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr, MD

Chattanooga, TN

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    Who is Dr. El-Etr, Neurologist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. El-Etr is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Etr’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Etr’s office at (423) 648-4995.

    Where did Dr. El-Etr go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. El-Etr board certified as a Neurologist?

      Yes, Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

      What languages does Dr. El-Etr speak?

      Dr. El-Etr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. El-Etr typically treat?

      As a Neurologist, Dr. El-Etr diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. El-Etr. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Migraine without Aura
      • Migraine
      • Common Migraine
      • Migraine without warning signs
      • Everyday Migraine

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

      Also known as:

      • Numbness or Tingling
      • Neurologic Disease
      • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
      • Paresthesia
      • Skin Numbness
      • Tingling Sensation
      • Pins and Needles

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R202: Paresthesia of skin

      Also known as:

      • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
      • Alzheimer's Disease
      • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
      • Sporadic Alzheimer's
      • Alzheimer's in Older Adults

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

      Also known as:

      • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
      • Parkinson's Disease
      • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
      • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
      • Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
      • PD
      • Shaking Palsy
      • Paralysis Agitans

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
      • G20: Parkinson's disease

      Also known as:

      • Intractable Focal Epilepsy
      • Epilepsy
      • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
      • Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
      • Refractory Focal Epilepsy

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus

      Also known as:

      • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
      • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
      • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
      • Genetic Neuropathy
      • Idiopathic Neuropathy
      • Inherited Nerve Damage

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies

      Also known as:

      • Multiple Sclerosis
      • MS
      • Demyelinating Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G35: Multiple sclerosis

      What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. El-Etr typically perform?

      As a Neurologist, Dr. El-Etr performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. El-Etr. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

      Also known as:

      • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
      • Chemodenervation for Migraine
      • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
      • Facial Nerve Block
      • Trigeminal Nerve Block

      CPT Codes:

      • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

      Also known as:

      • Guided Lumbar Puncture
      • Guided Spinal Tap
      • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
      • CT Guided Spinal Tap
      • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

      CPT Codes:

      • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

      Also known as:

      • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
      • Botox for facial spasms
      • Facial nerve chemodenervation
      • Blepharospasm treatment
      • Hemifacial spasm injection

      CPT Codes:

      • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

      Also known as:

      • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
      • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
      • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
      • Neck spasm injection

      CPT Codes:

      • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

      Does Dr. El-Etr accept my insurance?

      Dr. El-Etr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 648-4995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. El-Etr accept in Chattanooga, TN?

      Dr. El-Etr in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

      • Centene Corporation

      • Cigna Group

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Federal government of the United States

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • UMR Administered Payer

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. El-Etr's office located?

      Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr's Primary Practice

      1480 E 3rd St # B

      Chattanooga, TN 37404

      (423) 648-4995

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      Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr's Practice 2

      513 Dodds Ave Ste 103

      Chattanooga, TN 37404

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      What is Dr. El-Etr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. El-Etr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801854641.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Etr?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Etr

      What is Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr's specialty?

      Dr. El-Etr is a Neurologist near Chattanooga, TN.

      What does a Neurologist do?

      A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

      Is this Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      No, El-Etr is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital, Bradley Medical Center, Llc, Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

      When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

      Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

      Is Abdulhafiz El-Etr accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

      Yes, Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. El-Etr's office at (423) 648-4995 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Abdulhafiz El-Etr?

      Please contact Dr. El-Etr's office at (423) 648-4995 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr have?

      Dr. Abdulhafiz El-Etr is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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