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Who is Dr. Ammar, Neurologist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Tamer Ammar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Ammar graduated from FacultÈ de MÈdecine et de Pharmacie de Tunis and completed his residency at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Program. Dr. Ammar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ammar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ammar’s office at (702) 790-1521.
Where did Dr. Ammar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Program
Medical School: FacultÈ de MÈdecine et de Pharmacie de Tunis
Is Dr. Ammar board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Tamer Ammar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ammar speak?
Dr. Ammar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ammar treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ammar 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. Ammar. 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
- G936: Cerebral edema
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Other Types of Mini-Strokes
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
- Atypical TIA
- Uncommon mini-stroke
- Transient cerebral ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
- G458: Other transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes
Also known as:
- Hemiplegia
- Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- One-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis
- Partial paralysis on one side
- Right-sided paralysis
- Right dominant hemiplegia
- Weakness on right side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side
- G8191: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Other Types of Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ammar perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tamer Ammar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ammar's office.
Does Dr. Ammar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ammar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 790-1521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ammar accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Ammar in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Christus Health Plan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Passport Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ammar's office located?
Dr. Tamer Ammar's Primary Practice
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 790-1521
Dr. Tamer Ammar's Practice 3
10001 S Eastern Ave Ste 200
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 790-1521
What is Dr. Ammar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ammar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780846303.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ammar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ammar
What is Dr. Tamer Ammar's specialty?
Dr. Ammar is a Neurologist near Las Vegas, NV.
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.
Contact Dr. Ammar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Tamer Ammar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ammar is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin 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 Tamer Ammar accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Tamer Ammar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tamer Ammar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ammar's office at (702) 790-1521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tamer Ammar?
Please contact Dr. Ammar's office at (702) 790-1521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tamer Ammar have?
Dr. Tamer Ammar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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