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Who is Dr. Awad, Neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Amer Awad, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Awad is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Awad’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Awad’s office at (225) 647-8511.
Is Dr. Awad board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Amer Awad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Awad speak?
Dr. Awad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Awad treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Awad 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. Awad. 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:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Common Migraine
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Types of Headache
- Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disorder
- Movement Disorder
- Genetic Ataxia
- Inherited Balance Disorder
- Familial Ataxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G118: Other hereditary ataxias
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
What procedures does Dr. Awad perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Awad 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. Awad. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Awad accept my insurance?
Dr. Awad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 647-8511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Awad accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Awad in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Triple-S
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health System
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Awad's office located?
Dr. Amer Awad's Primary Practice
16777 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 647-8511
Dr. Amer Awad's Practice 2
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 225
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-8511
What is Dr. Awad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Awad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275735037.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Awad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Awad
What is Dr. Amer Awad's specialty?
Dr. Awad is a Neurologist near Baton Rouge, 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.
Contact Dr. Awad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Amer Awad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Awad is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion 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 Amer Awad accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Amer Awad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amer Awad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Awad's office at (225) 647-8511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amer Awad?
Please contact Dr. Awad's office at (225) 647-8511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amer Awad have?
Dr. Amer Awad is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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