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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sikand, Neurologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Gurleen Sikand, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Sikand graduated from University of Manitoba College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology. Dr. Sikand is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sikand’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sikand’s office at (318) 212-8675.
Where did Dr. Sikand go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology | Baylor College Of Medicine Houston | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University Of Manitoba- Fac Of Med- Winnipeg- Man- Canada | University of Manitoba Fac of Medicine | University of Manitoba College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sikand speak?
Dr. Sikand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sikand treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sikand 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. Sikand. 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Chronic daily headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44229: Chronic tension-type headache, not intractable
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
- Degenerative Neck Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Which procedures does Dr. Sikand perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gurleen Sikand 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. Sikand's office.
Does Dr. Sikand accept my insurance?
Dr. Sikand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-8675 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sikand accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Sikand in Shreveport, LA 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 and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sikand's office located?
Dr. Gurleen Sikand's Primary Practice
2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 240
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 212-8675
What is Dr. Sikand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sikand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396876801.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sikand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sikand
What is Dr. Gurleen Sikand's specialty?
Dr. Sikand is a Neurologist near Shreveport, LA.
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. Sikand to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gurleen Sikand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sikand is affiliated with Christus St. Michael Health System 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 Gurleen Sikand accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Gurleen Sikand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gurleen Sikand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sikand's office at (318) 212-8675 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gurleen Sikand?
Please contact Dr. Sikand's office at (318) 212-8675 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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