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Dr. Wael Richeh, MD

Rancho Mirage, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Richeh, Neurologist in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Dr. Wael Richeh, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Rancho Mirage, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Richeh graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Richeh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Richeh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Richeh’s office at (760) 834-7954.

    Where did Dr. Richeh go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Richeh speak?

    Dr. Richeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Richeh typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Richeh 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. Richeh. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Richeh typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Richeh 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. Richeh. 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:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Richeh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Richeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 834-7954 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Richeh accept in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Dr. Richeh in Rancho Mirage, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Richeh's office located?

    Dr. Wael Richeh's Primary Practice

    39000 Bob Hope Dr

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

    (760) 834-7954

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    Dr. Wael Richeh's Practice 2

    415 S Palm Canyon Dr

    Palm Springs, CA 92262

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    Dr. Wael Richeh's Practice 3

    39950 Vista del Sol

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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    What is Dr. Richeh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Richeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770894560.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Richeh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Richeh

    What is Dr. Wael Richeh's specialty?

    Dr. Richeh is a Neurologist near Rancho Mirage, CA.

    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. Wael Richeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Richeh is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Shannon Medical Center 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 Wael Richeh accepting new patients in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Wael Richeh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wael Richeh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Richeh's office at (760) 834-7954 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wael Richeh?

    Please contact Dr. Richeh's office at (760) 834-7954 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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