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Dr. Samir Macwan, MD

Rancho Mirage, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Macwan, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Dr. Samir Macwan, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Rancho Mirage, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Macwan is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macwan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macwan’s office at (760) 834-3540.

    Is Dr. Macwan board certified as a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Samir Macwan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Macwan speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Macwan typically treat?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Macwan 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. Macwan. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    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:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Macwan typically perform?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Macwan 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. Macwan. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch

    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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Macwan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Macwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 834-3540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Macwan 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 Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Macwan's office located?

    Dr. Samir Macwan's Primary Practice

    72780 Country Club Dr Ste 205

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

    (760) 834-3540

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    Dr. Samir Macwan's Practice 2

    415 S Palm Canyon Dr

    Palm Springs, CA 92262

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

    Dr. Macwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265558753.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macwan?

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

    What is Dr. Samir Macwan's specialty?

    Dr. Macwan is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Rancho Mirage, CA.

    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. Samir Macwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Macwan is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Tahoe Forest Hospital 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

    When to see a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Samir Macwan accepting new patients in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Samir Macwan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samir Macwan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Macwan's office at (760) 834-3540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samir Macwan?

    Please contact Dr. Macwan's office at (760) 834-3540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Macwan have?

    Dr. Samir Macwan is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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