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Who is Dr. Al-Rifai, Pediatric Neurologist in Richardson, TX?
Dr. Mohamad Al-Rifai, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Richardson, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Al-Rifai graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria and completed his residency at Saint Joseph's Hospital & Med Center. Dr. Al-Rifai is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Rifai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Rifai’s office.
Where did Dr. Al-Rifai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Saint Joseph's Hospital & Med Center | St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | Medical College of Wisconsin | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | UNIVERSITY OF DA US
What languages does Dr. Al-Rifai speak?
Dr. Al-Rifai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Al-Rifai treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Al-Rifai 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. Al-Rifai. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- Youth Mental Health Issues
- Adolescent Emotional Problems
- Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F989: Unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Movement and Thinking Difficulties
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Psychomotor Impairment
- Cognitive-Motor Deficit
- Slowed Movement and Thought
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41843: Psychomotor deficit
Also known as:
- Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Which procedures does Dr. Al-Rifai perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mohamad Al-Rifai 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. Al-Rifai's office.
Does Dr. Al-Rifai accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Rifai 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. Al-Rifai accept in Richardson, TX?
Dr. Al-Rifai in Richardson, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Healthfirst
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Oklahoma
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
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Where is Dr. Al-Rifai's office located?
What is Dr. Al-Rifai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Rifai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023016458.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Rifai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Rifai
What is Dr. Mohamad Al-Rifai's specialty?
Dr. Al-Rifai is a Pediatric Neurologist near Richardson, TX. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Al-Rifai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mohamad Al-Rifai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Al-Rifai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Mohamad Al-Rifai accepting new patients in Richardson, TX?
Yes, Dr. Mohamad Al-Rifai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohamad Al-Rifai offer online booking?
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