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Dr. Sawsan Alabbad, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Alabbad, Neurologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Sawsan Alabbad, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alabbad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alabbad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alabbad’s office at (202) 715-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Alabbad speak?

    Dr. Alabbad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alabbad typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Alabbad 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. Alabbad. 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
    • Chronic Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Persistent Migraine with Aura
    • Long-term Migraine with Warning Signs
    • Chronic Classic Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E11: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alabbad typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Alabbad 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. Alabbad. 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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Alabbad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alabbad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alabbad accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Alabbad in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • District of Columbia

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alabbad's office located?

    Dr. Sawsan Alabbad's Primary Practice

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    (202) 715-4000

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    Dr. Sawsan Alabbad's Practice 2

    900 23rd St NW

    Washington, DC 20037

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    What hospitals are Dr. Alabbad affiliated with?

    Dr. Alabbad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Medstar Georgetown University Hospital,Washington, DC

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

    Dr. Alabbad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033604749.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alabbad?

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

    What is Dr. Sawsan Alabbad's specialty?

    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 Dr. Sawsan Alabbad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Alabbad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. 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 Dr. Sawsan Alabbad accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Sawsan Alabbad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sawsan Alabbad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alabbad's office at (202) 715-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sawsan Alabbad?

    Please contact Dr. Alabbad's office at (202) 715-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alabbad's office located?

    Dr. Alabbad's office is located in Washington, DC.