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Who is Dr. Slaughter, Neurologist in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Robert Slaughter, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tuscaloosa, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Slaughter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Slaughter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Slaughter’s office at (205) 348-1770.
What languages does Dr. Slaughter speak?
Dr. Slaughter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Slaughter typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Slaughter 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. Slaughter. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Slaughter typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Slaughter 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
Please contact Dr. Slaughter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Slaughter accept my insurance?
Dr. Slaughter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 348-1770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Slaughter accept in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Slaughter 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
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Slaughter's office located?
What is Dr. Slaughter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Slaughter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003835612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slaughter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slaughter
What is Dr. Robert Slaughter's specialty?
Dr. Slaughter 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.