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Who is Dr. Mwaisela, Neurologist in Towson, MD?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mwaisela?
Dr. Francis Mwaisela, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mwaisela empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Neuromuscular Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Towson, MD community, Dr. Mwaisela is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Mwaisela go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Muhimbili University College Of Health Sciences, University Of Dar Es Salaam | Muhimbili University College Of Health Sciences, University Of Dar Es Salaam | UniversitÈ d'Oran Es-Senia FacultÈ de MÈdecine
Is Dr. Mwaisela board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Francis Mwaisela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Mwaisela speak?
Dr. Mwaisela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Mwaisela typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Mwaisela 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. Mwaisela. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Mwaisela typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Mwaisela 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. Mwaisela. 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:
- 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Does Dr. Mwaisela accept my insurance?
Dr. Mwaisela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mwaisela accept in Towson, MD?
Dr. Mwaisela in Towson, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mwaisela's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Mwaisela affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mwaisela has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mwaisela's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mwaisela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669530804.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mwaisela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mwaisela
What is Dr. Francis Mwaisela's specialty?
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.