Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Neurologist in Berkley, MI?
Dr. Alka Shah, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Berkley, MI with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shah graduated from Grant Government Medical College and completed her residency at Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Neurological Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Nuclear Medicine; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Nuclear Medicine; St Louis Univ Hosp, Neurology. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Neurological Surgery; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Nuclear Medicine; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Nuclear Medicine; St Louis Univ Hosp, Neurology | Northwestern University-Nuclear Medicine | St Louis University Group of Hospitals Program
Medical School: Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry | University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital | Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Shah board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Alka Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Heart-Related Chest Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alka Shah 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
Please contact Dr. Shah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Berkley, MI?
Dr. Shah in Berkley, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952385072.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Alka Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Neurologist near Berkley, MI.
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.
Is this Dr. Alka Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Dmc Sinai-Grace Hospital 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 Alka Shah accepting new patients in Berkley, MI?
Yes, Dr. Alka Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alka Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alka Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alka Shah have?
Dr. Alka Shah is certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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