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Who is Dr. Al-Faraj, Epilepsy Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Al-Faraj is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Faraj’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Faraj’s office at (617) 638-8456.
What languages does Dr. Al-Faraj speak?
Dr. Al-Faraj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Al-Faraj typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Al-Faraj 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. Al-Faraj. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
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
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
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
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Al-Faraj typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj 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. Al-Faraj's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Al-Faraj accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Faraj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-8456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Faraj accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Al-Faraj in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Al-Faraj's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj?
Dr. Al-Faraj has appointments available at her Boston, MA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Al-Faraj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Faraj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295177830.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Faraj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Faraj
What is Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj's specialty?
Dr. Al-Faraj is a Epilepsy Specialist near Boston, MA.
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. Abrar Al-Faraj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Al-Faraj is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts 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 Abrar Al-Faraj accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abrar Al-Faraj offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Al-Faraj, or call (617) 638-8456 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Abrar Al-Faraj?
Please contact Dr. Al-Faraj's office at (617) 638-8456 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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