
29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cherches, Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Igor Cherches, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Cherches completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Cherches is fluent in English, German, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cherches’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cherches’s office at (713) 795-0074.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cherches?
Dr. Igor Cherches, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cherches empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Electromyography (EMG), and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston, TX community, Dr. Cherches is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cherches go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Neurology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Baylor College Of Med
Is Dr. Cherches board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Igor Cherches, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Cherches speak?
Dr. Cherches and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Cherches typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Cherches 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. Cherches. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
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:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Cherches typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Cherches 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. Cherches. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Does Dr. Cherches accept my insurance?
Dr. Cherches accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 795-0074 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cherches accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Cherches in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cherches' office located?
Dr. Igor Cherches' Primary Practice
6655 Travis St Ste 600
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 795-0074
Ratings & Reviews
3.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
60% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Igor Cherches a Good overall experience rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Dr. Cherches has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Cherches, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Cherches's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cherches's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942295522.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cherches?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cherches
What is Dr. Igor Cherches's specialty?
Dr. Cherches is a Neurologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.