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Dr. Nighat Sarwar, MD

Fresno, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sarwar, Neurologist in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Nighat Sarwar, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Sarwar graduated from University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Arizona College of Medicine Program. Dr. Sarwar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarwar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarwar’s office at (559) 431-4007.

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

    • Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan | University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sarwar speak?

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

    • English

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Sarwar treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Sarwar 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. Sarwar. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Epileptic events
    • Fits
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4089: Other seizures
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Does Dr. Sarwar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sarwar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 431-4007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sarwar accept in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Sarwar in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sarwar's office located?

    Dr. Nighat Sarwar's Primary Practice

    7407 N Cedar Ave Ste 103

    Fresno, CA 93720

    (559) 431-4007

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    Dr. Nighat Sarwar's Practice 2

    5363 Balboa Blvd Ste 242

    Encino, CA 91316

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    Dr. Nighat Sarwar's Practice 3

    1303 E Herndon Ave

    Fresno, CA 93720

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

    Dr. Sarwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003809989.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarwar?

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

    What is Dr. Nighat Sarwar's specialty?

    Dr. Sarwar is a Neurologist near Fresno, CA.

    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. Nighat Sarwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sarwar is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Nighat Sarwar accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nighat Sarwar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nighat Sarwar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sarwar's office at (559) 431-4007 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nighat Sarwar?

    Please contact Dr. Sarwar's office at (559) 431-4007 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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