Dr. Laura Abounader

Cleveland, OH

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Abounader, Physiatrist in Cleveland, OH?

Dr. Laura Abounader is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Abounader is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abounader’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abounader’s office at (216) 778-7800.

What languages does Dr. Abounader speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Abounader typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Abounader 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. Abounader. 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:

Other Chronic Pain Condition
Chronic Pain
Various chronic pain
Unspecified long-term pain
Persistent pain disorders

ICD-10 Codes:

G8929: Other chronic pain

Also known as:

Pain in Right Knee
Knee Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Right Knee Ache
Right Knee Discomfort
Sore Right Knee

ICD-10 Codes:

M25561: Pain in right knee

Also known as:

Osteoarthritis of both knees
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration

ICD-10 Codes:

M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Also known as:

Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

ICD-10 Codes:

M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Abounader typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Abounader 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. Abounader. 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:

Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
Arthrocentesis
Major Joint Aspiration
Bursa Injection
Joint Fluid Removal

CPT Codes:

20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

Does Dr. Abounader accept my insurance?

Dr. Abounader accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 778-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Abounader accept in Cleveland, OH?

Dr. Abounader in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CareSource
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Summa Health

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Where is Dr. Abounader's office located?

Dr. Laura Abounader's Primary Practice

2500 Metrohealth Dr

Cleveland, OH 44109

(216) 778-7800

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Dr. Laura Abounader's Practice 2

12301 Snow Rd

Parma, OH 44130

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What hospitals are Dr. Abounader affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Abounader has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,Cleveland, OH

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Fairview Hospital,Cleveland, OH

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Metrohealth - Main Campus Medical Center,Cleveland, OH

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

Dr. Abounader's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588347926.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abounader?

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

What is Dr. Laura Abounader's specialty?

Dr. Abounader is a Physiatrist near Cleveland, OH.

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 Dr. Laura Abounader affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Abounader is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Fairview Hospital 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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