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Dr. Tariq Alam, MD

Festus, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alam, Neurologist in Festus, MO?

    Dr. Tariq Alam, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Festus, MO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Alam is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alam’s office at (636) 933-8270.

    Is Dr. Alam board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tariq Alam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Alam speak?

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

    • English

    • Urdu

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Alam 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. Alam. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    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:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke complications
    • Stroke after-effects
    • Residual problems from brain infarction
    • Ischemic stroke sequelae

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

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

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Alam 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. Alam. 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:

    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    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)

    Does Dr. Alam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (636) 933-8270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alam accept in Festus, MO?

    Dr. Alam in Festus, MO 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Alam's office located?

    Dr. Tariq Alam's Primary Practice

    1400 US Highway 61 Ste 120

    Festus, MO 63028

    (636) 933-8270

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    Dr. Tariq Alam's Practice 2

    300 Health Way Dr

    Potosi, MO 63664

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

    Dr. Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144419144.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alam?

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

    What is Dr. Tariq Alam's specialty?

    Dr. Alam is a Neurologist near Festus, MO.

    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. Tariq Alam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alam is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, Plains Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Tariq Alam accepting new patients in Festus, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Tariq Alam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tariq Alam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (636) 933-8270 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tariq Alam?

    Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (636) 933-8270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tariq Alam have?

    Dr. Tariq Alam is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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