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Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ubogu, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ubogu completed his residency at Case Wstrn Rsrv U/U Hospital. Dr. Ubogu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ubogu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ubogu’s office at (205) 934-2120.

    Where did Dr. Ubogu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Case Wstrn Rsrv U/U Hospital

    • Medical School: Imperial College University London

    Is Dr. Ubogu board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Ubogu speak?

    Dr. Ubogu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ubogu treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ubogu 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. Ubogu. 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:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies

    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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • CTS
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb
    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Leg Pain
    • Pain in a Limb
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Lower limb pain
    • Leg discomfort
    • Aching leg
    • Arm or leg pain
    • Extremity pain
    • Ache in a limb

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79606: Pain in leg, unspecified
    • M79609: Pain in unspecified limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle disease
    • Muscle weakness
    • Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G729: Myopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Disorder
    • Brachial Plexus Injuries
    • Brachial Plexus Injury
    • Shoulder Nerve Damage
    • Arm Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G540: Brachial plexus disorders

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does Dr. Ubogu perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Ubogu 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. Ubogu. 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:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Muscle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample
    • Skeletal Muscle Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Muscle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20205: Biopsy, muscle; deep

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Biopsy
    • Peripheral nerve biopsy
    • Nerve tissue sample
    • Diagnostic nerve sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 64795: Biopsy of nerve

    Does Dr. Ubogu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ubogu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-2120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ubogu accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Ubogu in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Ubogu's office located?

    Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu's Primary Practice

    1720 7th Ave S Ste 200

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (205) 934-2120

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    Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu's Practice 2

    619 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35249

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    Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu's Practice 3

    501 Emery Dr W

    Hoover, AL 35244

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    What is Dr. Ubogu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ubogu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912918319.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ubogu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ubogu

    What is Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu's specialty?

    Dr. Ubogu is a Neurologist near Birmingham, AL.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ubogu is affiliated with UAB Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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 Eroboghene Ubogu accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ubogu's office at (205) 934-2120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eroboghene Ubogu?

    Please contact Dr. Ubogu's office at (205) 934-2120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu have?

    Dr. Eroboghene Ubogu is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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