NC
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chahin, Neurologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Nizar Chahin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Chahin is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chahin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chahin’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chahin?
Dr. Nizar Chahin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chahin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Inflammatory Muscle Disease/Myositis, Neuromuscular Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Portland/OR community, Dr. Chahin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Chahin board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Nizar Chahin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Chahin speak?
Dr. Chahin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Chahin treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chahin 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. Chahin. 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:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- MMN
- Multifocal Motor Nerve Damage
- Chronic Motor Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G6182: Multifocal motor neuropathy
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
- Muscle disease
- Muscle weakness
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
- G729: Myopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Polymyositis with muscle weakness
- Muscle inflammation
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Muscle pain and inflammation
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Muscle Inflammation
- Polymyositis with muscle involvement
- PM with myopathy
- Muscle inflammation with muscle pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M609: Myositis, unspecified
- M3390: Dermatopolymyositis, unspecified, organ involvement unspecified
- M3322: Polymyositis with myopathy
Also known as:
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Hereditary hyperekplexia
- Stiff-Man Syndrome
- SPS
- Moersch-Woltman Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2582: Stiff-man syndrome
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Amyotrophy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Muscle Weakness
- Diabetic Neuropathic Cachexia
- Proximal Diabetic Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1144: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic amyotrophy
Also known as:
- Dermatomyositis without muscle weakness
- Dermatomyositis sine myositis
- DM without muscle involvement
- Adult skin inflammation without muscle pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3313: Other dermatomyositis without myopathy
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Chahin perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chahin 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. Chahin. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Chahin accept my insurance?
Dr. Chahin 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. Chahin accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Chahin in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
City of Beaumont (TX)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
EDS
Medicaid
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
Samaritan Health Services
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Chahin's office located?
What is Dr. Chahin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chahin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225015761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chahin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chahin
What is Dr. Nizar Chahin's specialty?
Dr. Chahin is a Neurologist near Portland, OR.
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. Chahin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nizar Chahin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chahin is affiliated with OHSU Hospital - Portland 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 Nizar Chahin accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Nizar Chahin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nizar Chahin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chahin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nizar Chahin?
Please contact Dr. Chahin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nizar Chahin have?
Dr. Nizar Chahin is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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