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Who is Dr. Tanweer, Neurosurgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Omar Tanweer, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tanweer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tanweer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tanweer’s office at (212) 263-0451.
What languages does Dr. Tanweer speak?
Dr. Tanweer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tanweer treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tanweer 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. Tanweer. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Moyamoya Disease
- Brain Malformations
- Genetic Brain Disorder
- Moyamoya disease
- Moyamoya Syndrome
- Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I675: Moyamoya disease
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
- Unusual Head Imaging
- Atypical Skull Scan
- Abnormal Brain Scan (general)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
What procedures does Dr. Tanweer perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tanweer 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. Tanweer. 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:
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
- Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
- Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
- Subclavian Artery Catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography
- Cerebral Angiography
- Neck Artery X-ray
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Brain Blood Vessel Study
CPT Codes:
- 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
Does Dr. Tanweer accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanweer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-0451 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tanweer accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Tanweer in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Humana
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tanweer's office located?
Dr. Omar Tanweer's Primary Practice
7200 Cambridge St Fl 9
Houston, TX 77030
(212) 263-0451
What is Dr. Tanweer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tanweer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013235183.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tanweer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tanweer
What is Dr. Omar Tanweer's specialty?
Dr. Tanweer is a Neurosurgeon near Houston, TX. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Tanweer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Omar Tanweer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tanweer is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, DHR Health, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony 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 Omar Tanweer accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Omar Tanweer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Tanweer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tanweer's office at (212) 263-0451 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Tanweer?
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