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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopes, Physiatrist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Sarah Lopes, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lopes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopes’s office at (205) 934-4131.
What languages does Dr. Lopes speak?
Dr. Lopes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lopes treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lopes 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. Lopes. 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:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Lopes perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sarah Lopes may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lopes' office.
Does Dr. Lopes accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-4131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopes accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Lopes 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Lopes' office located?
What is Dr. Lopes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285254029.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopes
What is Dr. Sarah Lopes's specialty?
Dr. Lopes is a Physiatrist near Birmingham, AL. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Lopes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah Lopes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopes is affiliated with Uab 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 Sarah Lopes accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Lopes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Lopes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopes's office at (205) 934-4131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Lopes?
Please contact Dr. Lopes's office at (205) 934-4131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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