17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Qahwash, Neurosurgeon in East Lansing, MI?
Dr. Omar Qahwash, DO is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in East Lansing, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Qahwash graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Qahwash is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Qahwash’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Qahwash’s office at (517) 827-1800.
Where did Dr. Qahwash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Providence Hospital, University of Illinois Medical Center
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Qahwash board certified in Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Omar Qahwash, DO is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Qahwash speak?
Dr. Qahwash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Qahwash treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Qahwash 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. Qahwash. 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.
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0D: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
- Birth Defects
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations
- Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
- Brain Blood Vessel Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in the upper brain
- Brain Disease
- Supratentorial brain tumor of uncertain nature
- Undetermined upper brain growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D430: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of brain, supratentorial
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder at C4-C5 with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- C4-C5 Myelopathy
- Spinal Cord Compression at C4-C5
- C4-C5 Disc Disease with Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50021: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy
Does Dr. Qahwash accept my insurance?
Dr. Qahwash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (517) 827-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Qahwash accept in East Lansing, MI?
Dr. Qahwash in East Lansing, MI 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Qahwash's office located?
Dr. Omar Qahwash's Primary Practice
1575 Ramblewood Dr Ste 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 827-1800
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Osteopathic Association
DO Member
What is Dr. Qahwash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Qahwash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669649406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qahwash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Qahwash
What is Dr. Omar Qahwash's specialty?
Dr. Qahwash is a Neurosurgeon near East Lansing, MI. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Qahwash to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Omar Qahwash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Qahwash is affiliated with Um Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
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Is Omar Qahwash accepting new patients in East Lansing, MI?
Yes, Dr. Omar Qahwash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Qahwash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Qahwash's office at (517) 827-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Qahwash?
Please contact Dr. Qahwash's office at (517) 827-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Qahwash have?
Dr. Omar Qahwash is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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