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Who is Dr. Alam, Neurologist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Umar Alam, MD, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alam’s office at (804) 452-4546.
What languages does Dr. Alam speak?
Dr. Alam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alam treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alam 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. Alam. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Which procedures does Dr. Alam perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Umar Alam 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. Alam's office.
Does Dr. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 452-4546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alam accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Alam in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alam's office located?
What is Dr. Alam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295112886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alam
What is Dr. Umar Alam's specialty?
Dr. Alam is a Neurologist near Richmond, VA.
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. Alam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Umar Alam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Richmond Va Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
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Is Umar Alam accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Umar Alam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Umar Alam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (804) 452-4546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Umar Alam?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (804) 452-4546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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