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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alsawaf, Neurologist in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Abdullah Alsawaf, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, IL. Dr. Alsawaf graduated from University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Kentucky. Dr. Alsawaf is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alsawaf’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alsawaf’s office.
Where did Dr. Alsawaf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Kentucky
Medical School: University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alsawaf speak?
Dr. Alsawaf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alsawaf typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alsawaf 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. Alsawaf. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alsawaf typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Abdullah Alsawaf 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. Alsawaf's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alsawaf accept my insurance?
Dr. Alsawaf 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. Alsawaf accept in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Alsawaf in Springfield, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alsawaf's office located?
What is Dr. Alsawaf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alsawaf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023376951.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alsawaf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alsawaf
What is Dr. Abdullah Alsawaf's specialty?
Dr. Alsawaf is a Neurologist near Springfield, IL.
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. Abdullah Alsawaf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alsawaf is affiliated with Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital, Ascension Saint Alexius (hoffman Estates, Il), Advocate Sherman 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 Abdullah Alsawaf accepting new patients in Springfield, IL?
Yes, Dr. Abdullah Alsawaf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdullah Alsawaf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alsawaf's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdullah Alsawaf?
Please contact Dr. Alsawaf's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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751 N Rutledge St
Springfield, IL 62702