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Who is Dr. Khalid, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Ehtesham Khalid, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Khalid is fluent in English, Arabic, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khalid’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khalid’s office at (504) 842-3980.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Khalid?
Dr. Ehtesham Khalid, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Khalid empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuromuscular Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans, LA community, Dr. Khalid is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Khalid speak?
Dr. Khalid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Khalid typically treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Khalid 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. Khalid. 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:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Familial dysautonomia
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Riley-Day syndrome
- Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type III
- FD
ICD-10 Codes:
- G901: Familial dysautonomia [Riley-Day]
Also known as:
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- MND
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1220: Motor neuron disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Khalid typically perform?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Khalid 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. Khalid. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
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. Khalid accept my insurance?
Dr. Khalid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khalid accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Khalid in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Khalid's office located?
Dr. Ehtesham Khalid's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3980
What is Dr. Khalid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khalid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528493202.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khalid?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khalid
What is Dr. Ehtesham Khalid's specialty?
Dr. Khalid is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist do?
A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.
Is this Dr. Ehtesham Khalid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khalid is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ehtesham Khalid accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ehtesham Khalid is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ehtesham Khalid offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khalid's office at (504) 842-3980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ehtesham Khalid?
Please contact Dr. Khalid's office at (504) 842-3980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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