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Dr. Mehdi Bouslama, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bouslama, Vascular Neurologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Mehdi Bouslama, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Bouslama is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bouslama’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bouslama’s office at (954) 763-6655.

    What languages does Dr. Bouslama speak?

    Dr. Bouslama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Bouslama typically treat?

    As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Bouslama 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. Bouslama. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Bouslama typically perform?

    As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Bouslama 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. Bouslama. 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:

    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Stent Placement
    • Neck artery stenting
    • Carotid angioplasty with stent
    • Transcatheter carotid stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
    • Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
    • Intracranial Thrombolysis
    • Endovascular Stroke Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)

    Does Dr. Bouslama accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bouslama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 763-6655 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bouslama accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Bouslama in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bouslama's office located?

    Dr. Mehdi Bouslama's Primary Practice

    1601 S Andrews Ave Fl 3

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    (954) 763-6655

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    What hospitals are Dr. Bouslama affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Bouslama has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Broward Health Medical Center,Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Broward Health North,Deerfield Beach, FL
    Schneider Regional Medical Center,St Thomas, UM

    What is Dr. Bouslama's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bouslama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942732680.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bouslama?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bouslama

    What is Dr. Mehdi Bouslama's specialty?

    What does a Vascular Neurologist do?

    Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage.

    Is Dr. Mehdi Bouslama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bouslama is affiliated with Memorial Regional 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 a Vascular Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Mehdi Bouslama accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Mehdi Bouslama is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mehdi Bouslama offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bouslama's office at (954) 763-6655 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mehdi Bouslama?

    Please contact Dr. Bouslama's office at (954) 763-6655 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bouslama's office located?

    Dr. Bouslama's office is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.