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Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh, MD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Soumekh, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Soumekh graduated from Sackler School of Medicine. Dr. Soumekh is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soumekh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soumekh’s office.
Where did Dr. Soumekh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine
Is Dr. Soumekh board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Soumekh speak?
Dr. Soumekh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Soumekh treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Soumekh 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. Soumekh. 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:
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Sick Headache
- Vascular Headache
- Hemicrania
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43919: Migraine, unspecified, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does Dr. Soumekh perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Soumekh 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. Soumekh. 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:
- 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:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
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
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:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Does Dr. Soumekh accept my insurance?
Dr. Soumekh 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. Soumekh accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Soumekh in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
Student Assurance Service
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Soumekh's office located?
What is Dr. Soumekh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Soumekh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346227006.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soumekh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soumekh
What is Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh's specialty?
Dr. Soumekh is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
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. Soumekh to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Soumekh is affiliated with Brigham and Women's 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 Fereshteh Soumekh accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Soumekh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fereshteh Soumekh?
Please contact Dr. Soumekh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh have?
Dr. Fereshteh Soumekh is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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