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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Riaz, Neurologist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Awais Riaz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Riaz graduated from King Edward Medical University and completed his residency at Sthrn Il U. Dr. Riaz is fluent in English, French, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riaz’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riaz’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Riaz?
Dr. Awais Riaz, 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. Riaz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Salt Lake City, UT community, Dr. Riaz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Riaz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sthrn Il U
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
What languages does Dr. Riaz speak?
Dr. Riaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Riaz typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Riaz 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. Riaz. 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
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Riaz typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Awais Riaz 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. Riaz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Riaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Riaz 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. Riaz accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Riaz in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Riaz's office located?
What is Dr. Riaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205926821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riaz
What is Dr. Awais Riaz's specialty?
Dr. Riaz is a Neurologist near Salt Lake City, UT.
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. Awais Riaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Riaz is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Awais Riaz accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Awais Riaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Awais Riaz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riaz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Awais Riaz?
Please contact Dr. Riaz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132