Dr. Abbas Jowkar, MD
Detroit, MI
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. 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 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Jowkar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
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:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Jowkar typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Jowkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corewell Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Abbas Jowkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jowkar is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek 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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