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Dr. Elham Bayat, MD

Washington, DC

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bayat, Neurologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Elham Bayat, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Bayat graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine and completed her residency at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Bayat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bayat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bayat’s office at (202) 741-2700.

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

    • Fellowship: The George Washington University- Neurophysiology(EMG)

    • Residency: George Washington University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Tehran School Of Medical Sciences | Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bayat board certified as a Neurologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Bayat speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bayat treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Bayat 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. Bayat. 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:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pain
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin
    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin
    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    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:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Twitching
    • Movement Disorder
    • Fasciculation
    • Muscle spasms
    • Muscle tremors

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R253: Fasciculation

    What procedures does Dr. Bayat perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Bayat 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. Bayat. 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Bayat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bayat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bayat accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Bayat in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Innovation Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bayat's office located?

    Dr. Elham Bayat's Primary Practice

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    (202) 741-2700

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    Dr. Elham Bayat's Practice 2

    900 23rd St NW

    Washington, DC 20037

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    Dr. Elham Bayat's Practice 3

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

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

    Dr. Bayat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275566218.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bayat?

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

    What is Dr. Elham Bayat's specialty?

    Dr. Bayat is a Neurologist near Washington, DC.

    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. Elham Bayat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bayat is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center 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 Elham Bayat accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Elham Bayat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elham Bayat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bayat's office at (202) 741-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elham Bayat?

    Please contact Dr. Bayat's office at (202) 741-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elham Bayat have?

    Dr. Elham Bayat is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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