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Who is Dr. Koubeissi, Epilepsy Specialist in Washington, DC?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Koubeissi?
Dr. Mohamad Koubeissi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Epilepsy Specialist 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. Koubeissi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy, Seizure Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington, DC community, Dr. Koubeissi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Koubeissi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Koubeissi board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mohamad Koubeissi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Koubeissi speak?
Dr. Koubeissi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Koubeissi typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Koubeissi 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. Koubeissi. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Koubeissi typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mohamad Koubeissi 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. Koubeissi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koubeissi accept my insurance?
Dr. Koubeissi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koubeissi accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Koubeissi in Washington, DC 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Koubeissi's office located?
Dr. Mohamad Koubeissi's Primary Practice
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 741-2700
What hospitals are Dr. Koubeissi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Koubeissi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Koubeissi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koubeissi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548368970.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koubeissi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koubeissi