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Who is Dr. Alwan, Neurologist in Chesterfield, MO?
Dr. Mohamed Alwan, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chesterfield, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alwan is currently affiliated with Mercy Clinic Neuro Hospitalists St. Dr. Alwan is fluent in English, Croatian, and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alwan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alwan’s office at (314) 251-8892.
What languages does Dr. Alwan speak?
Dr. Alwan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Croatian
English
Korean
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alwan typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alwan 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. Alwan. 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alwan typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mohamed Alwan 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. Alwan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alwan accept my insurance?
Dr. Alwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 251-8892 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alwan accept in Chesterfield, MO?
Dr. Alwan in Chesterfield, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alwan's office located?
Dr. Mohamed Alwan's Primary Practice
15740 South Outer 40 Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 251-8892
What is Dr. Alwan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538542634.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alwan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alwan
What is Dr. Mohamed Alwan's specialty?
Dr. Alwan is a Neurologist near Chesterfield, MO.
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.