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Dr. Fayez Shamieh, MD

Lake Charles, LA

49 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shamieh, Neurologist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Fayez Shamieh, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Shamieh graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology; St Luke'S Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shamieh is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shamieh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shamieh’s office at (337) 433-0762.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology; St Luke'S Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Baylor College Of Med | Baylor College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine | University of Ain Shams School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shamieh speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shamieh treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shamieh 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. Shamieh. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease

    Also known as:

    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1
    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • CRPS Type 1
    • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
    • RSD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G90513: Complex regional pain syndrome I of upper limb, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Sick Headache
    • Vascular Headache
    • Hemicrania

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43919: Migraine, unspecified, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Does Dr. Shamieh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shamieh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 433-0762 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shamieh accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Shamieh in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CareGuard

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shamieh's office located?

    Dr. Fayez Shamieh's Primary Practice

    707 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    (337) 433-0762

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    Dr. Fayez Shamieh's Practice 2

    3236 Kirkman St

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    (337) 478-6020

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    Dr. Fayez Shamieh's Practice 3

    1035 Creswell Ave

    Shreveport, LA 71101

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

    Dr. Shamieh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861582504.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shamieh?

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

    What is Dr. Fayez Shamieh's specialty?

    Dr. Shamieh is a Neurologist near Lake Charles, LA.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Fayez Shamieh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shamieh is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial 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 Fayez Shamieh accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Fayez Shamieh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fayez Shamieh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shamieh's office at (337) 433-0762 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fayez Shamieh?

    Please contact Dr. Shamieh's office at (337) 433-0762 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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