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Dr. Harold Simon

Pell City, AL

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Simon, Internist in Pell City, AL?

    Dr. Harold Simon is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pell City, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Simon completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Simon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simon’s office at (205) 227-7988.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine | University Of Alabama Hospital

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med

    Is Dr. Simon board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Harold Simon is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Simon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Simon typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Simon 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. Simon. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Simon typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Simon 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. Simon. 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 here.

    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

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Simon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Simon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 227-7988 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Simon accept in Pell City, AL?

    Dr. Simon in Pell City, 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 Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Simon's office located?

    Dr. Harold Simon's Primary Practice

    7054 Veterans Pkwy

    Pell City, AL 35125

    (205) 227-7988

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    Dr. Harold Simon's Practice 2

    3605 Ratliff Rd

    Birmingham, AL 35210

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

    Dr. Simon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740392471.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simon?

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

    What is Dr. Harold Simon's specialty?

    Dr. Simon is a Internist near Pell City, AL.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Harold Simon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Simon is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Uab 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 Harold Simon accepting new patients in Pell City, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Harold Simon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Harold Simon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Simon's office at (205) 227-7988 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Harold Simon?

    Please contact Dr. Simon's office at (205) 227-7988 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Harold Simon have?

    Dr. Harold Simon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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