Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheikh, Neurologist in Jacksonville, NC?
Dr. Atif Sheikh is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, NC. Dr. Sheikh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheikh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheikh’s office at (919) 966-8178.
What languages does Dr. Sheikh speak?
Dr. Sheikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Sheikh typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sheikh 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. Sheikh. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sheikh typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Atif Sheikh 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. Sheikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 966-8178 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheikh accept in Jacksonville, NC?
Dr. Sheikh in Jacksonville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Sheikh's office located?
Dr. Atif Sheikh's Primary Practice
317 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(919) 966-8178
What is Dr. Sheikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497174353.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheikh
What is Dr. Atif Sheikh's specialty?
Dr. Sheikh is a Neurologist near Jacksonville, NC.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Atif Sheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh is affiliated with Unc Health Rex 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 Atif Sheikh accepting new patients in Jacksonville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Atif Sheikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Atif Sheikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (919) 966-8178 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Atif Sheikh?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (919) 966-8178 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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