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Dr. Abbas Jowkar, MD
Detroit, MI
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jowkar, Neurologist in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Abbas Jowkar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jowkar graduated from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College. Dr. Jowkar is fluent in English, Hindi, Persian, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jowkar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jowkar’s office at (248) 712-4266.
Where did Dr. Jowkar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
What languages does Dr. Jowkar speak?
Dr. Jowkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Persian
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Jowkar treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Jowkar 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. Jowkar. 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:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pain
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Right Foot Drop
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Right Dropped Foot
- Right Peroneal Nerve Palsy
- Right Foot Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M21371: Foot drop, right foot
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Other Skin Sensation Problems
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Disturbed Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation
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:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Other Immune System Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunity Disorder
- Immunological Disorder
- Immune Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8989: Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Jowkar perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Abbas Jowkar 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jowkar's office.
Does Dr. Jowkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Jowkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 712-4266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jowkar accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Jowkar in Detroit, MI 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jowkar's office located?
What is Dr. Jowkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jowkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760501662.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jowkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jowkar
What is Dr. Abbas Jowkar's specialty?
Dr. Jowkar is a Neurologist near Detroit, MI.
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.
Contact Dr. Jowkar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Abbas Jowkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jowkar is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb 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 Abbas Jowkar accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?
Yes, Dr. Abbas Jowkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abbas Jowkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jowkar's office at (248) 712-4266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abbas Jowkar?
Please contact Dr. Jowkar's office at (248) 712-4266 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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