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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkotb, Neurologist in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Mohamed Elkotb, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Elkotb is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkotb’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkotb’s office at (602) 993-5209.
Is Dr. Elkotb board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Mohamed Elkotb, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Elkotb speak?
Dr. Elkotb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Elkotb treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Elkotb 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. Elkotb. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Aphasia
- Slurred or Unclear Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
- Dysarthria
- Anarthria
- Difficulty articulating words
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
- R471: Dysarthria and anarthria
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Which procedures does Dr. Elkotb perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mohamed Elkotb 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. Elkotb's office.
Does Dr. Elkotb accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkotb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 993-5209 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkotb accept in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Elkotb in Glendale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elkotb's office located?
Dr. Mohamed Elkotb's Primary Practice
5555 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 993-5209
What is Dr. Elkotb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkotb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275528713.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkotb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkotb
What is Dr. Mohamed Elkotb's specialty?
Dr. Elkotb is a Neurologist near Glendale, 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. Elkotb to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mohamed Elkotb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkotb is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Abrazo West Campus, Banner Del E. Webb 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 Mohamed Elkotb accepting new patients in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Mohamed Elkotb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohamed Elkotb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkotb's office at (602) 993-5209 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohamed Elkotb?
Please contact Dr. Elkotb's office at (602) 993-5209 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mohamed Elkotb have?
Dr. Mohamed Elkotb is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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