Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Machkhas, Neurologist in Sugar Land, TX?
Where did Dr. Machkhas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Maryland Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Baylor College Of Med
Is Dr. Machkhas board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Hazem Machkhas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Machkhas speak?
Dr. Machkhas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Machkhas typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Machkhas 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. Machkhas. 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:
- 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
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 Neurologist like Dr. Machkhas typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Machkhas 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. Machkhas. 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:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Machkhas accept my insurance?
Dr. Machkhas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Machkhas accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Machkhas in Sugar Land, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Machkhas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Machkhas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Machkhas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Machkhas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Machkhas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477645109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Machkhas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Machkhas
What is Dr. Hazem Machkhas's specialty?
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.