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Dr. Amir Shokrae, MD

Orange, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shokrae, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Amir Shokrae, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Shokrae graduated from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Neurology. Dr. Shokrae is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shokrae’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shokrae’s office at (714) 541-6800.

    Where did Dr. Shokrae go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Neurology | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: Isfahan University, Fac of Med, Isfahan, Iran | Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine | Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

    Is Dr. Shokrae board certified as a Clinical Neurophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Amir Shokrae, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Shokrae speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Shokrae typically treat?

    As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Shokrae 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. Shokrae. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in a Limb
    • Pain
    • Arm or leg pain
    • Extremity pain
    • Ache in a limb

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79609: Pain in unspecified limb

    What procedures does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Shokrae typically perform?

    As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Shokrae 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. Shokrae. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Shokrae accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shokrae accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 541-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shokrae accept in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Shokrae in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shokrae's office located?

    Dr. Amir Shokrae's Primary Practice

    1140 W La Veta Ave Ste 730

    Orange, CA 92868

    (714) 541-6800

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

    Dr. Shokrae's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306934112.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shokrae?

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

    What is Dr. Amir Shokrae's specialty?

    Dr. Shokrae is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Orange, CA.

    What does a Clinical Neurophysiologist do?

    Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

    Is this Dr. Amir Shokrae affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shokrae is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Hoag Orthopaedic Institute, Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Uci Medical Center 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

    When to see a Clinical Neurophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Amir Shokrae accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Amir Shokrae is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amir Shokrae offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shokrae's office at (714) 541-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amir Shokrae?

    Please contact Dr. Shokrae's office at (714) 541-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amir Shokrae have?

    Dr. Amir Shokrae is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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