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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kheder, Epilepsy Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Ammar Kheder, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kheder is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kheder’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kheder’s office at (404) 785-5437.
What languages does Dr. Kheder speak?
Dr. Kheder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Kheder treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Kheder 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. Kheder. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Focal Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Recurrent seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Absence epilepsy
- Non-convulsive seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A19: Absence epileptic syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, 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:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile 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:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Kheder perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ammar Kheder 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kheder's office.
Does Dr. Kheder accept my insurance?
Dr. Kheder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kheder accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Kheder in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ASR Corporation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
McLaren Health Plan
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kheder's office located?
Dr. Ammar Kheder's Primary Practice
35 Michigan St NE Ste 3003
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(404) 785-5437
What is Dr. Kheder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kheder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770925976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kheder?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kheder
What is Dr. Ammar Kheder's specialty?
Dr. Kheder is a Epilepsy Specialist near Grand Rapids, MI. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Kheder to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ammar Kheder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kheder is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ammar Kheder accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes, Dr. Ammar Kheder is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ammar Kheder offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kheder's office at (404) 785-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ammar Kheder?
Please contact Dr. Kheder's office at (404) 785-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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