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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tamula, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. George Rudolf Tamula, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tamula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamula’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamula’s office at (216) 319-5826.
What languages does Dr. Tamula speak?
Dr. Tamula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Tamula typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Tamula 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. Tamula. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Tamula typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. George Rudolf Tamula 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. Tamula's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tamula accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 319-5826 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tamula accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Tamula 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Tamula's office located?
Dr. George Rudolf Tamula's Primary Practice
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(216) 319-5826
What is Dr. Tamula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tamula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093219933.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamula
What is Dr. George Rudolf Tamula's specialty?
Dr. Tamula is a Neurologist near Birmingham, 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.
Is this Dr. George Rudolf Tamula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamula 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is George Rudolf Tamula accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. George Rudolf Tamula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Rudolf Tamula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tamula's office at (216) 319-5826 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Rudolf Tamula?
Please contact Dr. Tamula's office at (216) 319-5826 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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