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Dr. Michael Powell, MD

Pediatrician

Huntsville, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Powell, Pediatrician in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Michael Powell, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL. He is board certified. Dr. Powell graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Powell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Powell’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Powell’s office at (256) 533-6644.

    Where did Dr. Powell go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Pediatrics | University of Alabama Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Powell board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Powell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Powell speak?

    Dr. Powell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Powell typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Powell 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. Powell. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Powell typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Powell may include:

    Please contact Dr. Powell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Powell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Powell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 533-6644 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Powell accept in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Powell in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Employee Benefit Management Services Administered Payer

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Government Employees Health Association

    • Health Alliance (HAMP)

    • Medicaid

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Powell's office located?

    Dr. Michael Powell's Primary Practice

    2227 Drake Ave SW Ste 28

    Huntsville, AL 35805

    (256) 533-6644

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    What is Dr. Powell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Powell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710031349.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Powell?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Powell

    What is Dr. Michael Powell's specialty?

    Dr. Powell is a Pediatrician near Huntsville, AL.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Michael Powell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Powell is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Michael Powell accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Powell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Powell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Powell's office at (256) 533-6644 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Powell?

    Please contact Dr. Powell's office at (256) 533-6644 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Powell's office located?

    Dr. Powell's office is located in Huntsville, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Powell have?

    Dr. Michael Powell is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.