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Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr, MD, PHD

Neurosurgeon

Chapel Hill, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abd-El-Barr, Neurosurgeon in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abd-El-Barr is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abd-El-Barr’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abd-El-Barr’s office at (919) 684-5350.

    What languages does Dr. Abd-El-Barr speak?

    Dr. Abd-El-Barr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Abd-El-Barr typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Abd-El-Barr 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. Abd-El-Barr. 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Does Dr. Abd-El-Barr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abd-El-Barr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 684-5350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abd-El-Barr accept in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Dr. Abd-El-Barr in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abd-El-Barr's office located?

    Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr's Primary Practice

    1129 Weaver Dairy Rd Ste N

    Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    (919) 684-5350

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    3000 Meadowmont Village Circle Suite 311

    300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 311

    Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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    Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr's Practice 3

    2400 Pratt St Ste 5000

    Durham, NC 27705

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    What hospitals are Dr. Abd-El-Barr affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Abd-El-Barr has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Sentara Albemarle Medical Center,Elizabeth City, NC
    Duke Regional Hospital,Durham, NC
    Duke Health Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Inc.,Mooresville, NC

    What is Dr. Abd-El-Barr's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Abd-El-Barr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891922688.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abd-El-Barr?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abd-El-Barr

    What is Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr's specialty?

    Dr. Abd-El-Barr is a Neurosurgeon near Chapel Hill, NC.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abd-El-Barr is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Carteret Health Care 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

    When to see a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abd-El-Barr's office at (919) 684-5350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Abd-El-Barr?

    Please contact Dr. Abd-El-Barr's office at (919) 684-5350 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abd-El-Barr's office located?

    Dr. Abd-El-Barr's offices are located in Chapel Hill, NC and Durham, NC.