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Dr. Zahra Haghighat, MD

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Haghighat, Pediatric Neurologist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Zahra Haghighat, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Haghighat graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Kentucky. Dr. Haghighat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Haghighat’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Haghighat’s office at (859) 323-5661.

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

    • Residency: University of Kentucky

    • Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Islamic Azad University

    What languages does Dr. Haghighat speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Haghighat treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Haghighat 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. Haghighat. 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:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal seizures
    • Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized seizures
    • Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    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:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Movement Disorder
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Spasms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Haghighat perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Haghighat 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. Haghighat. 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:

    • Continuous EEG with Video Monitoring
    • Video EEG (Brain Wave Test with Video)
    • Long-Term EEG
    • Video EEG
    • Brain Wave Test with Video
    • Video Electroencephalogram
    • Long-term EEG Monitoring

    CPT Codes:

    • 95700: Electroencephalogram (EEG) continuous recording, with video when performed, setup, patient education, and takedown when performed, administered in person by EEG technologist, minimum of 8 channels
    • 95716: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, each increment of 12-26 hours; with continuous, real-time monitoring and maintenance

    Also known as:

    • Video EEG Monitoring (Long-Term)
    • VEEG
    • Continuous EEG with video
    • Long-term seizure monitoring
    • 24-hour EEG with video

    CPT Codes:

    • 95720: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, each increment of greater than 12 hours, up to 26 hours of EEG recording, interpretation and report after each 24-hour period; with video (VEEG)

    Also known as:

    • Video EEG Monitoring
    • VEEG
    • Video Electroencephalogram
    • Long-Term EEG Monitoring

    CPT Codes:

    • 95715: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, each increment of 12-26 hours; with intermittent monitoring and maintenance

    Does Dr. Haghighat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Haghighat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-5661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Haghighat accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Haghighat in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Haghighat's office located?

    Dr. Zahra Haghighat's Primary Practice

    800 Rose St

    Lexington, KY 40536

    (859) 323-5661

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    Dr. Zahra Haghighat's Practice 2

    740 S Limestone Ste B101

    Lexington, KY 40508

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    Dr. Zahra Haghighat's Practice 3

    100 Greatstone Pt

    Lexington, KY 40504

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

    Dr. Haghighat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578822854.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Haghighat?

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

    What is Dr. Zahra Haghighat's specialty?

    Dr. Haghighat is a Pediatric Neurologist near Lexington, KY. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Haghighat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Zahra Haghighat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Haghighat is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Richmond, Pikeville Medical Center, Hazard ARH Regional 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 Zahra Haghighat accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Zahra Haghighat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zahra Haghighat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Haghighat's office at (859) 323-5661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zahra Haghighat?

    Please contact Dr. Haghighat's office at (859) 323-5661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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