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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Otero, Neurologist in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Arturo Otero, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tuscaloosa, AL. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Otero graduated from Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Other Specialty; Univ Of Al Hosp, Neurology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Otero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Otero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Otero’s office at (205) 345-3881.
Where did Dr. Otero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Other Specialty; Univ Of Al Hosp, Neurology; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Alabama Hospital Program
Medical School: Inst Tech De Santo Dom (Intec)- Esc De Med- Fac De Med- Santo Domingo | Technology Institute of Santo Domingo (Intec) / School of Medicine | Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
What languages does Dr. Otero speak?
Dr. Otero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Otero treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Otero 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. Otero. 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:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6330: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Which procedures does Dr. Otero perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Arturo Otero may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Otero's office.
Does Dr. Otero accept my insurance?
Dr. Otero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 345-3881 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Otero accept in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Otero in Tuscaloosa, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
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Where is Dr. Otero's office located?
Dr. Arturo Otero's Primary Practice
100 Rice Mine Road Loop Ste 301
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 345-3881
What is Dr. Otero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Otero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437253044.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Otero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Otero
What is Dr. Arturo Otero's specialty?
Dr. Otero is a Neurologist near Tuscaloosa, 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.
Contact Dr. Otero to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Arturo Otero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Otero is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Arturo Otero accepting new patients in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Yes, Dr. Arturo Otero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arturo Otero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Otero's office at (205) 345-3881 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arturo Otero?
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