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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheikh, Pediatric Neurologist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Muhammed Sheikh, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA. Dr. Sheikh graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College. Dr. Sheikh is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheikh’s office.
Where did Dr. Sheikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Karachi Medical and Dental College
What languages does Dr. Sheikh speak?
Dr. Sheikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Sheikh typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Sheikh 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. Sheikh. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Sheikh typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammed Sheikh 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. Sheikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheikh accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Sheikh in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Risant Health
Spectrum
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Sheikh's office located?
Dr. Muhammed Sheikh's Primary Practice
1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2400
Allentown, PA 18103
What is Dr. Sheikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316230014.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheikh
What is Dr. Muhammed Sheikh's specialty?
Dr. Sheikh is a Pediatric Neurologist near Allentown, PA.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Muhammed Sheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Muhammed Sheikh accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Muhammed Sheikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammed Sheikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammed Sheikh?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2400
Allentown, PA 18103