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Dr. Ahmad Nizam, MD

Sun City, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nizam, Neurologist in Sun City, AZ?

    Dr. Ahmad Nizam, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nizam graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Nizam is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nizam’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nizam’s office at (866) 974-2673.

    Where did Dr. Nizam go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nizam speak?

    Dr. Nizam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nizam treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Nizam 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. Nizam. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    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

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8110: Spastic hemiplegia affecting unspecified side

    What procedures does Dr. Nizam perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Nizam 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. Nizam. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Basic Balance Test
    • Balance Tests
    • Vestibular Evaluation
    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Nystagmus Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording

    Also known as:

    • Caloric Vestibular Test
    • Bithermal Caloric Test
    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)

    Does Dr. Nizam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nizam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 974-2673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nizam accept in Sun City, AZ?

    Dr. Nizam in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Motor Club of America

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nizam's office located?

    Dr. Ahmad Nizam's Primary Practice

    10494 W Thunderbird Blvd

    Sun City, AZ 85351

    (866) 974-2673

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    Dr. Ahmad Nizam's Practice 2

    2400 S Avenue A

    Yuma, AZ 85364

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    Dr. Ahmad Nizam's Practice 3

    10165 E Hampton Ave Ste 111

    Mesa, AZ 85209

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    What is Dr. Nizam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nizam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427368885.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nizam?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nizam

    What is Dr. Ahmad Nizam's specialty?

    Dr. Nizam is a Neurologist near Sun City, AZ.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Nizam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ahmad Nizam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nizam is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center 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 Ahmad Nizam accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmad Nizam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmad Nizam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nizam's office at (866) 974-2673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Nizam?

    Please contact Dr. Nizam's office at (866) 974-2673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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