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Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen, MD
Lexington, KY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Bensalem-Owen, Neurologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bensalem-Owen is fluent in English, Bulgarian, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bensalem-Owen’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bensalem-Owen’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bensalem-Owen?
Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bensalem-Owen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy in Women, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lexington, KY community, Dr. Bensalem-Owen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Bensalem-Owen speak?
Dr. Bensalem-Owen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bulgarian
English
French
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Bensalem-Owen typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Bensalem-Owen 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. Bensalem-Owen. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Bensalem-Owen typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen 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
Please contact Dr. Bensalem-Owen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bensalem-Owen accept my insurance?
Dr. Bensalem-Owen 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. Bensalem-Owen accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Bensalem-Owen in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bensalem-Owen's office located?
What is Dr. Bensalem-Owen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bensalem-Owen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811092976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bensalem-Owen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bensalem-Owen
What is Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen's specialty?
Dr. Bensalem-Owen is a Neurologist near Lexington, KY.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bensalem-Owen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Meriem Bensalem-Owen accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bensalem-Owen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meriem Bensalem-Owen?
Please contact Dr. Bensalem-Owen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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