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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abushehab, Neurosurgeon in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Nimer Abushehab, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Abushehab is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abushehab’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abushehab’s office at (310) 906-5529.
What languages does Dr. Abushehab speak?
Dr. Abushehab and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abushehab treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Abushehab 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. Abushehab. 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:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Does Dr. Abushehab accept my insurance?
Dr. Abushehab accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 906-5529 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abushehab accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Abushehab in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abushehab's office located?
Dr. Nimer Abushehab's Primary Practice
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
(310) 906-5529
What is Dr. Abushehab's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abushehab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649620238.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abushehab?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abushehab
What is Dr. Nimer Abushehab's specialty?
Dr. Abushehab is a Neurosurgeon near Shreveport, LA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Abushehab to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nimer Abushehab affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abushehab is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center 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
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Is Nimer Abushehab accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Nimer Abushehab is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nimer Abushehab offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abushehab's office at (310) 906-5529 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nimer Abushehab?
Please contact Dr. Abushehab's office at (310) 906-5529 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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