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Dr. Yasir Shareef, DO
Neurologist
,Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Anesthesiologist
Yuma, AZ
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shareef, Neurologist in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Yasir Shareef, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Yuma, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Shareef is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shareef’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shareef’s office.
Is Dr. Shareef board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Yasir Shareef, DO is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Shareef speak?
Dr. Shareef and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shareef treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shareef 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. Shareef. 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.
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Visual Discomfort
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye strain
- Eye fatigue
- Uncomfortable vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53149: Visual discomfort, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Ataxia
- Movement Disorder
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Neck Condition
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Dorsopathy
- Neck Spine Disorder
- Neck Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5382: Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Issues
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Myelopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back affecting Spinal Cord
- Lumbar Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5106: Intervertebral disc disorders with myelopathy, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Shareef perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yasir Shareef 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shareef's office.
Does Dr. Shareef accept my insurance?
Dr. Shareef 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. Shareef accept in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Shareef in Yuma, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmeriBen
Banner Health
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Humana
Inland Empire
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shareef's office located?
What is Dr. Shareef's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shareef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336178235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shareef?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shareef
What is Dr. Yasir Shareef's specialty?
Dr. Shareef is a Neurologist near Yuma, AZ.
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.
Contact Dr. Shareef to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Yasir Shareef affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shareef is affiliated with San Antonio 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
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Is Yasir Shareef accepting new patients in Yuma, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Yasir Shareef is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yasir Shareef offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shareef's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yasir Shareef?
Please contact Dr. Shareef's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yasir Shareef have?
Dr. Yasir Shareef is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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