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Dr. David Mulkey, MD

Cullman, AL

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    Who is Dr. Mulkey, Pain Medicine Specialist in Cullman, AL?

    Dr. David Mulkey, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cullman, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mulkey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mulkey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mulkey’s office at (205) 608-8199.

    What languages does Dr. Mulkey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mulkey typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mulkey 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. Mulkey. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Pain Disorder with Psychological Factors
    • Mental Disorder
    • Pain
    • Psychogenic Pain
    • Chronic Pain with Mental Health Issues
    • Stress-Related Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4542: Pain disorder with related psychological factors

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Lower Spine Arthritis with Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4716: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mulkey typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Mulkey may include:

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

    Does Dr. Mulkey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mulkey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 608-8199 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mulkey accept in Cullman, AL?

    Dr. Mulkey in Cullman, 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 Michigan

    • CareGuard

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

    • Premier

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Mulkey's office located?

    Dr. David Mulkey's Primary Practice

    1701 Main Ave SW Ste E

    Cullman, AL 35055

    (205) 608-8199

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    Dr. David Mulkey's Practice 2

    83745 Highway 9 Ste 1

    Ashland, AL 36251

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    Dr. David Mulkey's Practice 3

    2215 Decatur Hwy Ste 101

    Gardendale, AL 35071

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

    Dr. Mulkey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396206314.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mulkey?

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

    What is Dr. David Mulkey's specialty?

    Dr. Mulkey is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Cullman, AL.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?

    Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.

    Is this Dr. David Mulkey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mulkey is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cullman Regional Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital, Marshall Medical Center South, 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

    When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain Medicine 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 David Mulkey accepting new patients in Cullman, AL?

    Yes, Dr. David Mulkey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Mulkey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mulkey's office at (205) 608-8199 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Mulkey?

    Please contact Dr. Mulkey's office at (205) 608-8199 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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