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Who is Dr. Tumminello, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Paola Tumminello, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Tumminello completed her residency at Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Neurology. Dr. Tumminello is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tumminello’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tumminello’s office at (256) 383-4473.
Where did Dr. Tumminello go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Neurology
Medical School: University Di Napoli, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia
Is Dr. Tumminello board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Paola Tumminello, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Tumminello speak?
Dr. Tumminello and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Tumminello treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Tumminello 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. Tumminello. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chronic Tension Headache
- Headache
- Persistent Tension Headache
- Daily Tension Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44221: Chronic tension-type headache, intractable
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tumminello perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Paola Tumminello 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. Tumminello's office.
Does Dr. Tumminello accept my insurance?
Dr. Tumminello accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 383-4473 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tumminello accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Tumminello 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Tumminello's office located?
Dr. Paola Tumminello's Primary Practice
1130 22nd St S Ste 1000
Birmingham, AL 35205
(256) 383-4473
What is Dr. Tumminello's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tumminello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942245808.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tumminello?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tumminello
What is Dr. Paola Tumminello's specialty?
Dr. Tumminello is a Neurologist near Birmingham, 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. Tumminello to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paola Tumminello affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tumminello is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Walker Baptist 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 Paola Tumminello accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Paola Tumminello is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paola Tumminello offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tumminello's office at (256) 383-4473 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paola Tumminello?
Please contact Dr. Tumminello's office at (256) 383-4473 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paola Tumminello have?
Dr. Paola Tumminello is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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