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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cannon, Transplant Surgeon in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Robert Cannon, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cannon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cannon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cannon’s office at (205) 934-4011.
What languages does Dr. Cannon speak?
Dr. Cannon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cannon treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cannon 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. Cannon. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
What procedures does Dr. Cannon perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cannon 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. Cannon. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
Also known as:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
Also known as:
- Lung Volume Test (Gas Dilution)
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Pulmonary function test (gas dilution)
- Gas washout lung test
- Lung capacity test
- Spirometry with gas dilution
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
CPT Codes:
- 94727: Gas dilution or washout for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, distribution of ventilation and closing volumes
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Tumors
- RFA Liver
- Percutaneous Liver Ablation
- Liver Tumor Destruction
- Liver Cancer Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 47382: Ablation, 1 or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous, radiofrequency
Does Dr. Cannon accept my insurance?
Dr. Cannon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cannon accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Cannon in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Lowes
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cannon's office located?
What is Dr. Cannon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cannon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841462744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cannon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cannon
What is Dr. Robert Cannon's specialty?
Dr. Cannon is a Transplant Surgeon near Birmingham, AL. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Cannon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Cannon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cannon is affiliated with UAB Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital 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 Robert Cannon accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Robert Cannon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Cannon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cannon's office at (205) 934-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Cannon?
Please contact Dr. Cannon's office at (205) 934-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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