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Who is Dr. Ananth, Pediatric Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Amitha Ananth, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ananth is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ananth’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ananth’s office at (205) 996-7850.
What languages does Dr. Ananth speak?
Dr. Ananth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ananth treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Ananth 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. Ananth. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Rett Syndrome
- Rett's Disorder
- MECP2 Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (Rett type)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F842: Rett's syndrome
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Pyruvate Metabolism Disorder
- Metabolic Disorder
- Pyruvate carboxylase deficiency
- Gluconeogenesis disorder
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E744: Disorders of pyruvate metabolism and gluconeogenesis
Also known as:
- Other Genetic Syndrome
- Birth Defects
- Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
- Uncommon Congenital Syndromes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Ataxia
- Movement Disorder
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Microcephaly
- Brain Malformations
- Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly
- Small Head Syndrome
- Congenital Microcephaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q02: Microcephaly
Also known as:
- Leukodystrophy
- White Matter Disease
- Brain White Matter Disorder
- Genetic Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3180: Leukodystrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mitochondrial Metabolism Disorder
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease
- Energy Production Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8840: Mitochondrial metabolism disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ananth perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amitha Ananth 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. Ananth's office.
Does Dr. Ananth accept my insurance?
Dr. Ananth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 996-7850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ananth accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Ananth in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ananth's office located?
What is Dr. Ananth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ananth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487952099.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ananth?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ananth
What is Dr. Amitha Ananth's specialty?
Dr. Ananth is a Pediatric Neurologist near Birmingham, AL. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Ananth to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amitha Ananth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ananth is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama. 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 Amitha Ananth accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Amitha Ananth is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amitha Ananth offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ananth's office at (205) 996-7850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amitha Ananth?
Please contact Dr. Ananth's office at (205) 996-7850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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