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Dr. Waqar Waheed, MD

Burlington, VT

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waheed, Neurologist in Burlington, VT?

    Dr. Waqar Waheed, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Burlington, VT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Waheed completed his residency at Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Clinical Neurophysiology; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Neurology; Temple Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Waheed is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waheed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waheed’s office.

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

    • Residency: Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Clinical Neurophysiology; Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Neurology; Temple Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    Is Dr. Waheed board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Waqar Waheed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Waheed speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Waheed typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Waheed 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. Waheed. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • MMN
    • Multifocal Motor Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Motor Neuropathy
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6182: Multifocal motor neuropathy
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Waheed typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Waheed 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. Waheed. 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 here.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Does Dr. Waheed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waheed 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. Waheed accept in Burlington, VT?

    Dr. Waheed in Burlington, VT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Waheed's office located?

    Neurological

    89 S Williams St

    Burlington, VT 05401

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    Dr. Waqar Waheed's Practice 2

    111 Colchester Ave

    Burlington, VT 05401

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

    Dr. Waheed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841232709.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waheed?

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

    What is Dr. Waqar Waheed's specialty?

    Dr. Waheed is a Neurologist near Burlington, VT.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Waqar Waheed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waheed is affiliated with Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock 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 Waqar Waheed accepting new patients in Burlington, VT?

    Yes, Dr. Waqar Waheed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Waqar Waheed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waheed's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Waqar Waheed?

    Please contact Dr. Waheed's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Waqar Waheed have?

    Dr. Waqar Waheed is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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