33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Iskander, Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Raafat Iskander, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Iskander graduated from University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. He is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society. Dr. Iskander is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Iskander’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Iskander’s office at (323) 939-0008.
Where did Dr. Iskander go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Children's Medical Center - Dallas | State University of NY - Stony Brook
Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center | Flushing Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Iskander board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Raafat Iskander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Iskander speak?
Dr. Iskander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Iskander treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Iskander 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. Iskander. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Sick Headache
- Vascular Headache
- Hemicrania
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43911: Migraine, unspecified, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Which procedures does Dr. Iskander perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Raafat Iskander 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. Iskander's office.
Does Dr. Iskander accept my insurance?
Dr. Iskander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 939-0008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Iskander accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Iskander in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Care N' Care
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Iskander's office located?
Dr. Raafat Iskander's Primary Practice
6200 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1708
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 939-0008
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
MemorialCare Physician Society
Member
What is Dr. Iskander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Iskander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407958234.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iskander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Iskander
What is Dr. Raafat Iskander's specialty?
Dr. Iskander is a Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA.
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. Iskander to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Raafat Iskander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Iskander is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventist Health Glendale. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Raafat Iskander accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Raafat Iskander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raafat Iskander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Iskander's office at (323) 939-0008 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raafat Iskander?
Please contact Dr. Iskander's office at (323) 939-0008 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raafat Iskander have?
Dr. Raafat Iskander is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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