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Dr. Ahmad Alhourani, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alhourani, Neurosurgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Ahmad Alhourani, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Alhourani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alhourani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alhourani’s office at (415) 502-4058.

    What languages does Dr. Alhourani speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Alhourani typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alhourani 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. Alhourani. 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:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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:

    • Neurostimulator Management
    • Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
    • Implantable Neurostimulator Care
    • Deep Brain Stimulator Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Other Neurostimulator Generator Mechanical Problem
    • Neurostimulator battery mechanical issue
    • Implanted stimulator generator problem
    • Nerve stimulator generator complication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T85193A: Other mechanical complication of implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Atypical Facial Pain
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
    • Chronic Facial Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G501: Atypical facial pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Alhourani typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Alhourani 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. Alhourani. 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:

    • Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
    • Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
    • Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
    • Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
    • Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays

    Also known as:

    • Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
    • Cranial neurostimulator insertion
    • Deep brain stimulation device placement
    • Brain pacemaker implantation
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

    Does Dr. Alhourani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alhourani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 502-4058 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alhourani accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Alhourani in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Alhourani's office located?

    Dr. Ahmad Alhourani's Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 502-4058

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

    Dr. Alhourani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497287791.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alhourani?

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

    What is Dr. Ahmad Alhourani's specialty?

    Dr. Alhourani is a Neurosurgeon near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is this Dr. Ahmad Alhourani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alhourani is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, United Regional Healthcare System, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Christus St. Michael Health System 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 Ahmad Alhourani accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmad Alhourani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmad Alhourani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alhourani's office at (415) 502-4058 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Alhourani?

    Please contact Dr. Alhourani's office at (415) 502-4058 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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