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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El-Hallal, Epilepsy Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Maria El-Hallal is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. El-Hallal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Hallal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Hallal’s office at (516) 562-0100.
What languages does Dr. El-Hallal speak?
Dr. El-Hallal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. El-Hallal typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. El-Hallal 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. El-Hallal. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. El-Hallal typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria El-Hallal 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. El-Hallal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. El-Hallal accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Hallal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 562-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Hallal accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. El-Hallal in Houston, TX 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)
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. El-Hallal's office located?
What is Dr. El-Hallal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Hallal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619339843.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Hallal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Hallal
What is Dr. Maria El-Hallal's specialty?
Dr. El-Hallal is a Epilepsy Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is this Dr. Maria El-Hallal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Hallal is affiliated with Abbeville General Hospital 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
When to see an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria El-Hallal accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Maria El-Hallal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria El-Hallal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Hallal's office at (516) 562-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria El-Hallal?
Please contact Dr. El-Hallal's office at (516) 562-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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