Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamam, Physiatrist in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Waleed Hamam, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hamam graduated from Mansoura University, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program. Dr. Hamam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamam’s office at (315) 464-5820.
Where did Dr. Hamam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: Mansoura University, Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Hamam board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Waleed Hamam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Hamam speak?
Dr. Hamam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hamam typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hamam 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. Hamam. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I63532: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left posterior cerebral artery
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
Also known as:
- Multiple Injury
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hamam typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hamam 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. Hamam. 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:
- 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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Hamam accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-5820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamam accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Hamam in Syracuse, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hamam's office located?
What is Dr. Hamam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881858504.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamam
What is Dr. Waleed Hamam's specialty?
Dr. Hamam is a Physiatrist near Syracuse, NY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Waleed Hamam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamam is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, Cayuga 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 Waleed Hamam accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. Waleed Hamam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waleed Hamam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamam's office at (315) 464-5820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waleed Hamam?
Please contact Dr. Hamam's office at (315) 464-5820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Waleed Hamam have?
Dr. Waleed Hamam is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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