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Dr. Ameer Alwafai, MD

Neurocritical Care Specialist, Neurologist

Michigan City, IN

Accepting patients

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.

    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:

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Ameer Alwafai's Practice 2

    801 S Washington St

    Naperville, IL 60540

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    Dr. Ameer Alwafai's Practice 3

    120 Spalding Dr Ste 101

    Naperville, IL 60540

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    What is Dr. Alwafai's NPI number?A 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 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Ameer Alwafai?

    Please contact Dr. Alwafai's office at (847) 882-6604 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alwafai's office located?

    Dr. Alwafai's offices are located in Michigan City, IN and Naperville, IL.