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Dr. Najib Murr, MD

Dr. Najib Murr, MD

Hammond, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Murr, Neurologist in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Najib Murr, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology. Dr. Murr graduated from Lebanese University,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Beirut,Lebanon and completed his residency at University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Murr is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murr’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murr’s office at (985) 230-7525.

    Where did Dr. Murr go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Neurophysiology/Epilepsy, Vanderbilt University

    • Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center

    • Medical School: Lebanese University,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Beirut,Lebanon

    Is Dr. Murr board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Najib Murr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Murr speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Murr treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Murr 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. Murr. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation
    • Confusion
    • Mental Confusion
    • Loss of Bearings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness
    • R410: Disorientation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    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:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Murr perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Murr 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. Murr. 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:

    • Spinal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Therapeutic Spinal Puncture
    • CSF Drainage
    • Lumbar Puncture for Fluid Drainage
    • Guided Spinal Tap

    CPT Codes:

    • 62329: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter); with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Does Dr. Murr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Murr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 230-7525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Murr accept in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Murr in Hammond, 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 Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Murr's office located?

    Dr. Najib Murr's Primary Practice

    15770 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 206

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 230-7525

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    Dr. Najib Murr's Practice 2

    15784 Medical Arts Dr Ste A

    Hammond, LA 70403

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    Dr. Najib Murr's Practice 3

    751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100

    Springfield, IL 62702

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

    Dr. Murr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831319862.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murr?

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

    What is Dr. Najib Murr's specialty?

    Dr. Murr is a Neurologist near Hammond, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Najib Murr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Murr is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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

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    Is Najib Murr accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Najib Murr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Najib Murr offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Murr's office at (985) 230-7525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Najib Murr?

    Please contact Dr. Murr's office at (985) 230-7525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Najib Murr have?

    Dr. Najib Murr is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.

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