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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alam, Neurologist in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Fakhre Alam, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Carbondale, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Alam graduated from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Neurology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alam is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alam’s office at (618) 549-6378.
Where did Dr. Alam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Medical College, Neurology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Dow Medical College | King Edward Medical University
Is Dr. Alam board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Fakhre Alam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Alam speak?
Dr. Alam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Alam treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alam 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. Alam. 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:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Other Sleep Disorder
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
- Uncommon Sleep Problems
- Rare Sleep Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
- G478: Other sleep disorders
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:
- 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Bilateral Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Ulnar Neuropathy in Both Arms
- Both Elbow Nerve Pain
- Bilateral Funny Bone Injury
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5623: Lesion of ulnar nerve, bilateral upper limbs
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
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:
- Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
- Walking Problems
- Ataxia
- Clumsy Walking
- Impaired Balance While Walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R260: Ataxic gait
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Brain Scan
- Unusual brain imaging
- Irregular brain scan results
- Brain scan findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9402: Abnormal brain scan
Which procedures does Dr. Alam perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fakhre Alam 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. Alam's office.
Does Dr. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 549-6378 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alam accept in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Alam in Carbondale, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthScope
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Alam's office located?
Dr. Fakhre Alam's Primary Practice
2731 W Main St Ste A
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-6378
What is Dr. Alam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427033828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alam
What is Dr. Fakhre Alam's specialty?
Dr. Alam is a Neurologist near Carbondale, IL.
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. Alam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Fakhre Alam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alam is affiliated with Herrin Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Fakhre Alam accepting new patients in Carbondale, IL?
Yes, Dr. Fakhre Alam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fakhre Alam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (618) 549-6378 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fakhre Alam?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (618) 549-6378 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fakhre Alam have?
Dr. Fakhre Alam is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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