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Dr. Sara Dhanani, MD

Sun City, AZ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dhanani, Neurologist in Sun City, AZ?

    Dr. Sara Dhanani, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Dhanani graduated from Dow Medical College and completed her residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program. Dr. Dhanani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhanani’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhanani’s office.

    Where did Dr. Dhanani go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Program

    • Medical School: Dow Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Dhanani speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dhanani treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Dhanani 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. Dhanani. 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Drug-Induced Dyskinesia
    • Orofacial Dystonia
    • Drug Reactions
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder
    • Medication-Induced Movement Disorder
    • Tardive Dyskinesia
    • Drug Side Effect Dystonia
    • Facial Muscle Spasms
    • Jaw Dystonia
    • Mouth Dystonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G248: Other dystonia
    • G2401: Drug induced subacute dyskinesia
    • G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
    • Movement Disorder
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Tremors
    • PSP
    • Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
    • Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified
    • R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
    • G231: Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]

    Also known as:

    • Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Facial Twitch
    • Involuntary Right Facial Contractions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right

    Also known as:

    • Restless Legs Syndrome
    • REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
    • Restless Legs
    • Restless legs syndrome
    • Sleep Disorder
    • RLS
    • Willis-Ekbom Disease
    • RBD
    • Acting Out Dreams
    • Dream Enactment Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2581: Restless legs syndrome
    • G4752: REM sleep behavior disorder

    Also known as:

    • Left Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Facial Twitch
    • Left Facial Muscle Spasm
    • Left Side Facial Tic

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left

    Also known as:

    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G245: Blepharospasm

    Also known as:

    • Multiple System Atrophy
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Multiple system atrophy
    • MSA
    • Shy-Drager syndrome
    • Degenerative autonomic disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G903: Multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system

    What procedures does Dr. Dhanani perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Dhanani 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. Dhanani. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Dhanani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dhanani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dhanani accept in Sun City, AZ?

    Dr. Dhanani in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Motor Club of America

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dhanani's office located?

    Dr. Sara Dhanani's Primary Practice

    10515 W Santa Fe Dr

    Sun City, AZ 85351

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    Dr. Sara Dhanani's Practice 2

    755 E McDowell Rd

    Phoenix, AZ 85006

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    Dr. Sara Dhanani's Practice 3

    14418 W Meeker Blvd

    Sun City West, AZ 85375

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

    Dr. Dhanani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063614873.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhanani?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Dhanani's specialty?

    Dr. Dhanani is a Neurologist near Sun City, AZ.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Sara Dhanani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dhanani is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Baywood 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 Sara Dhanani accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Dhanani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Dhanani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dhanani's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Dhanani?

    Please contact Dr. Dhanani's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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