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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elhajjar, Specialist in La Quinta, CA?
Dr. Antoine Elhajjar, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in La Quinta, CA. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Elhajjar is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elhajjar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elhajjar’s office at (760) 340-0528.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Elhajjar?
Dr. Antoine Elhajjar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Elhajjar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, Headache, Movement Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Quinta, CA community, Dr. Elhajjar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Elhajjar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Saint Josephs University
What languages does Dr. Elhajjar speak?
Dr. Elhajjar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Elhajjar typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Elhajjar 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. Elhajjar. 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:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Elhajjar typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Elhajjar 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. Elhajjar. 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:
- 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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
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:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
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)
Does Dr. Elhajjar accept my insurance?
Dr. Elhajjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 340-0528 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elhajjar accept in La Quinta, CA?
Dr. Elhajjar in La Quinta, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
AlphaCare
Centene Corporation
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Elhajjar's office located?
Dr. Antoine Elhajjar's Primary Practice
46100 Washington St
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 340-0528
What is Dr. Elhajjar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elhajjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558328203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elhajjar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elhajjar
What is Dr. Antoine Elhajjar's specialty?
Dr. Elhajjar is a Specialist near La Quinta, CA.
Is this Dr. Antoine Elhajjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elhajjar is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Antoine Elhajjar accepting new patients in La Quinta, CA?
Yes, Dr. Antoine Elhajjar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Antoine Elhajjar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elhajjar's office at (760) 340-0528 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Antoine Elhajjar?
Please contact Dr. Elhajjar's office at (760) 340-0528 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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