Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alwafai, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Michigan City, IN?
Dr. Ameer Alwafai, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Michigan City, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alwafai is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alwafai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alwafai’s office at (847) 882-6604.
What languages does Dr. Alwafai speak?
Dr. Alwafai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Alwafai typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Alwafai 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. Alwafai. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Alwafai typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ameer Alwafai 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. Alwafai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alwafai accept my insurance?
Dr. Alwafai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 882-6604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alwafai accept in Michigan City, IN?
Dr. Alwafai in Michigan City, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alwafai's office located?
Dr. Ameer Alwafai's Primary Practice
3500 Franciscan Way Ste 300
Michigan City, IN 46360
(847) 882-6604
What is Dr. Alwafai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alwafai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255644779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alwafai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alwafai
What is Dr. Ameer Alwafai's specialty?
Dr. Alwafai is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Michigan City, IN.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Ameer Alwafai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alwafai is affiliated with Ascension Alexian Brothers (elk Grove Village, Il), Resurrection Medical Center, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Ascension Saint Alexius (hoffman Estates, Il), Saint Francis Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ameer Alwafai accepting new patients in Michigan City, IN?
Yes, Dr. Ameer Alwafai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ameer Alwafai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alwafai's office at (847) 882-6604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ameer Alwafai?
Please contact Dr. Alwafai's office at (847) 882-6604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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