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Who is Dr. Alshammaa, Neurologist in Covina, CA?
Dr. Abdullah Alshammaa, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Covina, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alshammaa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alshammaa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alshammaa’s office at (901) 866-8811.
What languages does Dr. Alshammaa speak?
Dr. Alshammaa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alshammaa treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alshammaa 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. Alshammaa. 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:
- 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:
- Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Alshammaa perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Abdullah Alshammaa 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. Alshammaa's office.
Does Dr. Alshammaa accept my insurance?
Dr. Alshammaa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 866-8811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alshammaa accept in Covina, CA?
Dr. Alshammaa in Covina, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Inland Empire
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alshammaa's office located?
Dr. Abdullah Alshammaa's Primary Practice
210 W San Bernardino Rd
Covina, CA 91723
(901) 866-8811
What is Dr. Alshammaa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alshammaa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073908869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alshammaa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alshammaa
What is Dr. Abdullah Alshammaa's specialty?
Dr. Alshammaa is a Neurologist near Covina, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Alshammaa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Abdullah Alshammaa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alshammaa is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, UM Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA, Adventist Health and Rideout, Temecula Valley Hospital, McLaren Greater Lansing 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 Abdullah Alshammaa accepting new patients in Covina, CA?
Yes, Dr. Abdullah Alshammaa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdullah Alshammaa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alshammaa's office at (901) 866-8811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdullah Alshammaa?
Please contact Dr. Alshammaa's office at (901) 866-8811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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