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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 with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years. 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 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Otero typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
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:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Otero typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Otero 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
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
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Arturo Otero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Otero is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dch Regional Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center. 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?
Please contact Dr. Otero's office at (205) 345-3881 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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