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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Faheem, Neurologist in Crystal Lake, IL?
Dr. Sheikh Faheem, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Crystal Lake, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Faheem is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faheem’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faheem’s office at (229) 228-2000.
What languages does Dr. Faheem speak?
Dr. Faheem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Faheem typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Faheem 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. Faheem. 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:
- Visual Distortions
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Metamorphopsia
- Macropsia
- Micropsia
- Distorted vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5315: Visual distortions of shape and size
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Faheem typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheikh Faheem 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
Please contact Dr. Faheem's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Faheem accept my insurance?
Dr. Faheem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 228-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Faheem accept in Crystal Lake, IL?
Dr. Faheem in Crystal Lake, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Faheem's office located?
Dr. Sheikh Faheem's Primary Practice
360 Station Dr Ste 300
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(229) 228-2000
What is Dr. Faheem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Faheem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104251321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faheem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Faheem
What is Dr. Sheikh Faheem's specialty?
Dr. Faheem is a Neurologist near Crystal Lake, 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. Sheikh Faheem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Faheem is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, Northwestern Memorial 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 Sheikh Faheem accepting new patients in Crystal Lake, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh Faheem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheikh Faheem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Faheem's office at (229) 228-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheikh Faheem?
Please contact Dr. Faheem's office at (229) 228-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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