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Dr. Ahmed Kafaji, MD

Dr. Ahmed Kafaji, MD

Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Internist, Neurologist, Psychiatrist

Mechanicsville, MD

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Kafaji, Specialist in Mechanicsville, MD?

    Dr. Ahmed Kafaji, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Mechanicsville, MD. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Kafaji completed his residency at Dc General Hospital. Dr. Kafaji is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kafaji’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kafaji’s office at (301) 290-1510.

    Where did Dr. Kafaji go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Dc General Hospital | Preliminary Medicine, DC- General Hospital., Washingon, DC USA | Howard University Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kafaji board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Kafaji, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Kafaji speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Kafaji typically treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Kafaji 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. Kafaji. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Kafaji typically perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Kafaji 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. Kafaji. 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:

    • 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    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:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Kafaji accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kafaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 290-1510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kafaji accept in Mechanicsville, MD?

    Dr. Kafaji in Mechanicsville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kafaji's office located?

    Dr. Ahmed Kafaji's Primary Practice

    28105 Three Notch Rd Ste 1C

    Mechanicsville, MD 20659

    (301) 290-1510

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kafaji affiliated with?

    Dr. Kafaji has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital,Hudson, FL

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

    Dr. Kafaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275573099.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kafaji?

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

    What is Dr. Ahmed Kafaji's specialty?

    Dr. Kafaji is a Specialist near Mechanicsville, MD.

    Is Dr. Ahmed Kafaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Kafaji is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Ahmed Kafaji accepting new patients in Mechanicsville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Kafaji is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmed Kafaji offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kafaji's office at (301) 290-1510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmed Kafaji?

    Please contact Dr. Kafaji's office at (301) 290-1510 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kafaji's office located?

    Dr. Kafaji's office is located in Mechanicsville, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmed Kafaji have?

    Dr. Ahmed Kafaji is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.