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Dr. Zubair Shaikh, MD

Dr. Zubair Shaikh, MD

Alma, MI

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shaikh, Neurologist in Alma, MI?

    Dr. Zubair Shaikh, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Alma, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Shaikh graduated from Aga Khan University and completed his residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program. Dr. Shaikh is fluent in English, Sindhi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikh’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikh’s office at (989) 772-0453.

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

    • Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

    • Medical School: Aga Khan University

    Is Dr. Shaikh board certified in Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?

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

    • English

    • Sindhi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Shaikh treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    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:

    • Ataxia
    • Movement Disorder
    • Loss of Coordination
    • Clumsiness
    • Balance Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R270: Ataxia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • B Vitamin Shortage
    • Lack of B Vitamins
    • Low B Vitamins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E539: Vitamin B deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Shaikh perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Skin Biopsy (Additional Site)
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Shave biopsy
    • Tangential skin biopsy
    • Scoop biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
    • 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Shaikh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (989) 772-0453 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Alma, MI?

    Dr. Shaikh in Alma, 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wyoming

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?

    Dr. Zubair Shaikh's Primary Practice

    315 E Warwick Dr Ste F1

    Alma, MI 48801

    (989) 772-0453

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    Dr. Zubair Shaikh's Practice 2

    N10561 Grandview Ln

    Ironwood, MI 49938

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    Dr. Zubair Shaikh's Practice 3

    N10565 Grandview Ln

    Ironwood, MI 49938

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

    Dr. Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205867082.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikh?

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

    What is Dr. Zubair Shaikh's specialty?

    Dr. Shaikh is a Neurologist near Alma, MI.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Zubair Shaikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shaikh is affiliated with Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital 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 Zubair Shaikh accepting new patients in Alma, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Zubair Shaikh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zubair Shaikh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (989) 772-0453 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zubair Shaikh?

    Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (989) 772-0453 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Zubair Shaikh have?

    Dr. Zubair Shaikh is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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