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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Allen, Infectious Disease Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Leland Allen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. He is board certified. Dr. Allen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (205) 939-4519.
Is Dr. Allen board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Leland Allen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Allen speak?
Dr. Allen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Allen typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Allen typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Leland Allen may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Allen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?
Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 939-4519 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Allen accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Allen in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
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. Allen's office located?
Dr. Leland Allen's Primary Practice
833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 300
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 939-4519
What is Dr. Allen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245258573.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allen
What is Dr. Leland Allen's specialty?
Dr. Allen is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Birmingham, AL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Leland Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham, Huntsville 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Leland Allen accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Leland Allen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leland Allen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (205) 939-4519 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leland Allen?
Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (205) 939-4519 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leland Allen have?
Dr. Leland Allen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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