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Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi, MD

Monroeville, PA

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    Who is Dr. El-Kadi, Neurosurgeon in Monroeville, PA?

    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Monroeville, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. El-Kadi completed his residency at West Virginia Univ Hosps, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society. Dr. El-Kadi is fluent in English, Arabic, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Kadi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Kadi’s office at (877) 635-5234.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. El-Kadi?

    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. El-Kadi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Microdiscectomy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pain-Back & Neck, Pain-Chronic, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Spinal Surgery-Complex, Spinal Tumors, Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Monroeville/PA community, Dr. El-Kadi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. El-Kadi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: West Virginia Univ Hosps, Neurological Surgery; Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery | University Of Ct School Of Med

    • Medical School: Second Moscow Med Inst, Russian State Med University, Moscow, Russia | Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute

    Is Dr. El-Kadi board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. El-Kadi speak?

    Dr. El-Kadi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. El-Kadi treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. El-Kadi 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. El-Kadi. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra
    • Spinal Slip
    • Vertebral Displacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4310: Spondylolisthesis, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Does Dr. El-Kadi accept my insurance?

    Dr. El-Kadi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 635-5234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El-Kadi accept in Monroeville, PA?

    Dr. El-Kadi in Monroeville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. El-Kadi's office located?

    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi's Primary Practice

    600 Oxford Dr Ste 210

    Monroeville, PA 15146

    (877) 635-5234

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    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi's Practice 2

    311 Warren St Ste 200

    Johnstown, PA 15905

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    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi's Practice 3

    200 Lothrop St

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society

    Member

    2000

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

    Dr. El-Kadi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548365802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Kadi?

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

    What is Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi's specialty?

    Dr. El-Kadi is a Neurosurgeon near Monroeville, PA. 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. Contact Dr. El-Kadi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, El-Kadi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UPMC Passavant-McCandless. 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Hikmat El-Kadi accepting new patients in Monroeville, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El-Kadi's office at (877) 635-5234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hikmat El-Kadi?

    Please contact Dr. El-Kadi's office at (877) 635-5234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi have?

    Dr. Hikmat El-Kadi is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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