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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elwan, Neurologist in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Sherif Elwan, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Elwan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elwan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elwan’s office at (315) 464-4627.
What languages does Dr. Elwan speak?
Dr. Elwan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Elwan typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Elwan 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. Elwan. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Elwan typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sherif Elwan 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. Elwan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elwan accept my insurance?
Dr. Elwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-4627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elwan accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Elwan in Syracuse, NY 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
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Elwan's office located?
What is Dr. Elwan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902109150.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elwan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elwan
What is Dr. Sherif Elwan's specialty?
Dr. Elwan is a Neurologist near Syracuse, NY.
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. Sherif Elwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elwan is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, Cayuga Medical Center, Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam 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 Sherif Elwan accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sherif Elwan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sherif Elwan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elwan's office at (315) 464-4627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sherif Elwan?
Please contact Dr. Elwan's office at (315) 464-4627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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