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Dr. Aamr Herekar, MD

El Paso, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herekar, Neurologist in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Aamr Herekar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Herekar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herekar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herekar’s office.

    Is Dr. Herekar board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Aamr Herekar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Herekar speak?

    Dr. Herekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Herekar typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Herekar 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. Herekar. 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Persistent Migraine with Aura
    • Long-term Migraine with Warning Signs
    • Chronic Classic Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E11: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Herekar typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Herekar 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. Herekar. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Concussion Eye Movement Test
    • Automated Eye Movement Analysis
    • Binocular Eye Movement Test
    • Eye Tracking for Concussion

    CPT Codes:

    • 0615T: Automated Analysis Of Binocular Eye Movements Without Spatial Calibration, Including Disconjugacy, Saccades, And Pupillary Dynamics For The Assessment Of Concussion, With Interpretation And Report

    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

    Does Dr. Herekar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herekar 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. Herekar accept in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Herekar in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Herekar's office located?

    Dr. Aamr Herekar's Primary Practice

    7100 Westwind Dr Ste 300

    El Paso, TX 79912

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    Dr. Aamr Herekar's Practice 2

    7100 Westwind Dr

    El Paso, TX 79912

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    What is Dr. Herekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Herekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376741330.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herekar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herekar

    What is Dr. Aamr Herekar's specialty?

    Dr. Herekar is a Neurologist near El Paso, TX.

    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. Aamr Herekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herekar is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, University Medical Center Of El Paso, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Christus Health, The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, Mountainview Regional Medical Center 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 Aamr Herekar accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Aamr Herekar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aamr Herekar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herekar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Aamr Herekar?

    Please contact Dr. Herekar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Aamr Herekar have?

    Dr. Aamr Herekar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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