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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shehzad, Neurologist in Dover, DE?
Dr. Usman Shehzad, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Dover, DE with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shehzad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shehzad’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shehzad’s office at (302) 674-4700.
What languages does Dr. Shehzad speak?
Dr. Shehzad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shehzad treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shehzad 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. Shehzad. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6340: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, 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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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
What procedures does Dr. Shehzad perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shehzad 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. Shehzad. 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Does Dr. Shehzad accept my insurance?
Dr. Shehzad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 674-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shehzad accept in Dover, DE?
Dr. Shehzad in Dover, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shehzad's office located?
What is Dr. Shehzad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shehzad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043692536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shehzad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shehzad
What is Dr. Usman Shehzad's specialty?
Dr. Shehzad is a Neurologist near Dover, DE.
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. Shehzad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Usman Shehzad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shehzad is affiliated with Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Riddle Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Paoli 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
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Is Usman Shehzad accepting new patients in Dover, DE?
Yes, Dr. Usman Shehzad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Usman Shehzad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shehzad's office at (302) 674-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Usman Shehzad?
Please contact Dr. Shehzad's office at (302) 674-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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