Dr. Syed Shahkhan, MD
Blaine, MN
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shahkhan, Neurologist in Blaine, MN?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shahkhan?
Dr. Syed Shahkhan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shahkhan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Blaine, MN community, Dr. Shahkhan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shahkhan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center- Clinical Neurophysiology
Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program
Medical School: Deccan College Of Med Science Osmania University | Deccan College of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Shahkhan board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Syed Shahkhan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Shahkhan speak?
Dr. Shahkhan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Shahkhan typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shahkhan 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. Shahkhan. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
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
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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shahkhan typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shahkhan 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. Shahkhan. 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.
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)
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
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Shahkhan accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahkhan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 879-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shahkhan accept in Blaine, MN?
Dr. Shahkhan in Blaine, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Jefferson Health
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shahkhan's office located?
Dr. Syed Shahkhan's Primary Practice
11091 Ulysses St NE Ste 100
Blaine, MN 55434
(612) 879-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Shahkhan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shahkhan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shahkhan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shahkhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144422544.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahkhan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shahkhan
What is Dr. Syed Shahkhan's specialty?
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.