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Dr. Steven Fox, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fox, Pulmonologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Steven Fox, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fox is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fox’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fox’s office at (205) 930-3200.

    What languages does Dr. Fox speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fox treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Fox 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. Fox. 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:

    • Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoid
    • Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified

    Does Dr. Fox accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 930-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fox accept in Birmingham, AL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Fox's office located?

    Dr. Steven Fox's Primary Practice

    1509 6th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (205) 930-3200

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    Dr. Steven Fox's Practice 2

    619 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

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    Dr. Steven Fox's Practice 3

    200 Lothrop St Ste N-715

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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

    Dr. Fox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497134357.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fox?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Fox's specialty?

    Dr. Fox is a Pulmonologist near Birmingham, AL. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Fox to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steven Fox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fox is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Steven Fox accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Fox is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Fox offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fox's office at (205) 930-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Fox?

    Please contact Dr. Fox's office at (205) 930-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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