Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aboukasm, Neurologist in Detroit, MI?
Where did Dr. Aboukasm go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St. Michael's Medical Center | Henry Ford Hospital | Beaumont Hospital - Grosse Pointe
Medical School: St. Joseph's University (Medical Education)
Is Dr. Aboukasm board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Amer Aboukasm, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Aboukasm speak?
Dr. Aboukasm and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Aboukasm typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Aboukasm 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. Aboukasm. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
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
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Aboukasm typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Amer Aboukasm 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. Aboukasm's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Aboukasm accept my insurance?
Dr. Aboukasm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 916-3258 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aboukasm accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Aboukasm in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
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Where is Dr. Aboukasm's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Aboukasm affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Aboukasm has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Aboukasm's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aboukasm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194754085.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aboukasm?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aboukasm
What is Dr. Amer Aboukasm's specialty?
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.