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Who is Dr. Paracha, Neurologist in Portsmouth, OH?
Dr. Umera Paracha, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, OH. Dr. Paracha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paracha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paracha’s office at (207) 947-0558.
What languages does Dr. Paracha speak?
Dr. Paracha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Paracha typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Paracha 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. Paracha. 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Paracha typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Umera Paracha 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. Paracha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Paracha accept my insurance?
Dr. Paracha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 947-0558 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paracha accept in Portsmouth, OH?
Dr. Paracha in Portsmouth, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Paracha's office located?
What is Dr. Paracha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paracha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558717850.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paracha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paracha
What is Dr. Umera Paracha's specialty?
Dr. Paracha is a Neurologist near Portsmouth, OH.
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.