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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kidwai, Neurosurgeon in Largo, MD?
Dr. Farook Kidwai, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kidwai completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Affil Hosps, Neurological Surgery; Little Co Of Mary Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Kidwai is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kidwai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kidwai’s office.
Where did Dr. Kidwai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Affil Hosps, Neurological Surgery; Little Co Of Mary Hosp, General Surgery
Is Dr. Kidwai board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Farook Kidwai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kidwai speak?
Dr. Kidwai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Kidwai typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kidwai 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. Kidwai. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Does Dr. Kidwai accept my insurance?
Dr. Kidwai 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. Kidwai accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Kidwai in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
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Where is Dr. Kidwai's office located?
What is Dr. Kidwai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kidwai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235181215.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kidwai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kidwai
What is Dr. Farook Kidwai's specialty?
Dr. Kidwai is a Neurosurgeon near Largo, MD.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Farook Kidwai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kidwai is affiliated with Um Capital Region Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove 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 Farook Kidwai accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Farook Kidwai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farook Kidwai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kidwai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farook Kidwai?
Please contact Dr. Kidwai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farook Kidwai have?
Dr. Farook Kidwai is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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