MS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shams Moorkani, Neurologist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shams Moorkani is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shams Moorkani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shams Moorkani’s office at (507) 284-2511.
Is Dr. Shams Moorkani board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Shams Moorkani speak?
Dr. Shams Moorkani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Shams Moorkani typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shams Moorkani 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. Shams Moorkani. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Dysfunction
- Brain Condition
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9349: Other encephalopathy
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shams Moorkani typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani 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. Shams Moorkani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shams Moorkani accept my insurance?
Dr. Shams Moorkani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams Moorkani accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Shams Moorkani in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthPartners
Medica Group
Medicare
PrimeWest Health
State of Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shams Moorkani's office located?
Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani's Primary Practice
720 Washington Ave SE Ste 200
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(507) 284-2511
What is Dr. Shams Moorkani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shams Moorkani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568666923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shams Moorkani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shams Moorkani
What is Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani's specialty?
Dr. Shams Moorkani is a Neurologist near Minneapolis, MN.
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.
Is this Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shams Moorkani is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Minoo Shams Moorkani accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shams Moorkani's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Minoo Shams Moorkani?
Please contact Dr. Shams Moorkani's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani have?
Dr. Minoo Shams Moorkani is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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