Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Farooq, Neurologist in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Farooq graduated from PUNJAB UNIVERSITY. Dr. Farooq is fluent in English, Arabic, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farooq’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farooq’s office at (616) 685-5050.
Where did Dr. Farooq go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: PUNJAB UNIVERSITY
Is Dr. Farooq board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Farooq speak?
Dr. Farooq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Farooq treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Skin Numbness
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Stiff paralysis on one side
- Spastic one-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis with spasticity
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
What procedures does Dr. Farooq perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Farooq 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. Farooq. 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:
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
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
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Farooq accept my insurance?
Dr. Farooq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 685-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Farooq accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Farooq in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
SGS North America Inc
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Farooq's office located?
Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq's Primary Practice
220 Cherry St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 685-5050
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Farooq has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Farooq, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Farooq's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598945156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farooq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farooq
What is Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq's specialty?
Dr. Farooq is a Neurologist near Grand Rapids, MI.
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.
Contact Dr. Farooq to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Farooq is affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana 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
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Is Muhammad Umar Farooq accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office at (616) 685-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammad Umar Farooq?
Please contact Dr. Farooq's office at (616) 685-5050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq have?
Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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