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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Kouzi, Neurologist in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Ahmad El Kouzi, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. El Kouzi is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Kouzi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Kouzi’s office at (217) 545-4282.
What languages does Dr. El Kouzi speak?
Dr. El Kouzi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. El Kouzi typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. El Kouzi 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. El Kouzi. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not 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:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. El Kouzi typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. El Kouzi 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. El Kouzi. 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)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Does Dr. El Kouzi accept my insurance?
Dr. El Kouzi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 545-4282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Kouzi accept in Springfield, IL?
Dr. El Kouzi in Springfield, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. El Kouzi's office located?
Dr. Ahmad El Kouzi's Primary Practice
751 N Rutledge St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 545-4282
What is Dr. El Kouzi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Kouzi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861834152.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Kouzi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Kouzi
What is Dr. Ahmad El Kouzi's specialty?
Dr. El Kouzi 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. Ahmad El Kouzi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Kouzi is affiliated with Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, Endeavor Health Elmhurst 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 Ahmad El Kouzi accepting new patients in Springfield, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad El Kouzi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad El Kouzi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Kouzi's office at (217) 545-4282 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad El Kouzi?
Please contact Dr. El Kouzi's office at (217) 545-4282 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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