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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alam, Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Shaista Alam, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alam’s office.
What languages does Dr. Alam speak?
Dr. Alam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alam typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alam 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. Alam. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alam typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alam performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alam. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alam 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. Alam accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Alam in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Alam's office located?
What is Dr. Alam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700149895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alam
What is Dr. Shaista Alam's specialty?
Dr. Alam is a Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA.
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. Shaista Alam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alam is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale 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 Shaista Alam accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Shaista Alam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shaista Alam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shaista Alam?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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