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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kheder is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kheder’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kheder typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- 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
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
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:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Kheder typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Kheder 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Continuous EEG with Video Monitoring
- Long-Term EEG
- Video EEG
- Brain Wave Test with Video
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
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
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)
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
McLaren Health Care
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ammar Kheder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kheder is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Wellstar Windy Hill, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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 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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