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Who is Dr. Allam, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Decatur, IL?
Dr. Hesham Allam, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Decatur, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Allam is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allam’s office.
What languages does Dr. Allam speak?
Dr. Allam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Allam typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Allam 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. Allam. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Allam typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hesham Allam may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Allam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Allam accept my insurance?
Dr. Allam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Allam accept in Decatur, IL?
Dr. Allam in Decatur, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Allam's office located?
What is Dr. Allam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Allam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669784559.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allam
What is Dr. Hesham Allam's specialty?
Dr. Allam is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Decatur, IL.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Hesham Allam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Allam is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hesham Allam accepting new patients in Decatur, IL?
Yes, Dr. Hesham Allam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hesham Allam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Allam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hesham Allam?
Please contact Dr. Allam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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