21 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Birmingham, Rheumatologist in Ada, MI?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Birmingham?
Dr. James Birmingham, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Birmingham empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Autoimmune Disease, Pediatric Rheumatology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Ada, MI community, Dr. Birmingham is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Birmingham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke University Med Center | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Birmingham speak?
Dr. Birmingham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
- Welsh
- Yiddish
- Yoruba
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Birmingham typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Birmingham 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. Birmingham. 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:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS
- Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M450: Ankylosing spondylitis of multiple sites in spine
- M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- nr-axSpA
- Early Axial Spondyloarthritis
- Axial Spondyloarthritis without X-ray changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M45A0: Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis of unspecified sites in spine
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Birmingham typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Birmingham performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Birmingham. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Birmingham accept my insurance?
Dr. Birmingham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 252-5202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birmingham accept in Ada, MI?
Dr. Birmingham in Ada, MI 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
Cigna Group
Connective Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Birmingham's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Birmingham affiliated with?
Dr. Birmingham has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Birmingham's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birmingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891811543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birmingham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birmingham