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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. He has been practicing for over 49 years. 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 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Shamieh typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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
- G90523: Complex regional pain syndrome I of lower limb, bilateral
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Sick Headache
- Vascular Headache
- Hemicrania
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43919: Migraine, unspecified, intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shamieh typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Fayez Shamieh 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. Shamieh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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. Fayez Shamieh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shamieh is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Abbeville General Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital 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
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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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