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31 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Hijazin, Neurologist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Munther Hijazin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Hijazin graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hijazin is fluent in English, Arabic, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hijazin’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hijazin’s office at (562) 861-1988.
Where did Dr. Hijazin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University Di Sassari- Fac Di Med E Chirurgia- Sassari- Italy | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Hijazin board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Munther Hijazin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Hijazin speak?
Dr. Hijazin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hijazin treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hijazin 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. Hijazin. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Vascular Headache
- Other Types of Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
- Blood Vessel Headache
- Pulsating Headache
- Throbbing Headache
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
- G441: Vascular headache, not elsewhere classified
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- CTS
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, 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:
- Mid-Back Disc Disorder with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
- Mid-Back Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5114: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Which procedures does Dr. Hijazin perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Munther Hijazin 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. Hijazin's office.
Does Dr. Hijazin accept my insurance?
Dr. Hijazin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 861-1988 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hijazin accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Hijazin in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Hijazin's office located?
Dr. Munther Hijazin's Practice 2
11525 Brookshire Ave Ste 205
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 861-1988
What is Dr. Hijazin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hijazin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952319253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hijazin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hijazin
What is Dr. Munther Hijazin's specialty?
Dr. Hijazin is a Neurologist near Downey, 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.
Contact Dr. Hijazin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Munther Hijazin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hijazin is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Pih Health Downey 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 Munther Hijazin accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Munther Hijazin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Munther Hijazin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hijazin's office at (562) 861-1988 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Munther Hijazin?
Please contact Dr. Hijazin's office at (562) 861-1988 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Munther Hijazin have?
Dr. Munther Hijazin is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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