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Dr. Richard Diethelm, MD

Birmingham, AL

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Diethelm, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Richard Diethelm, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Diethelm graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Diethelm is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diethelm’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diethelm’s office at (205) 836-9366.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Diethelm?

    Dr. Richard Diethelm, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Diethelm empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Botox, Dementia, Headache, Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, Nerve Injuries, Parkinson's Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Birmingham/AL community, Dr. Diethelm is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Diethelm board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Diethelm, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Diethelm speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Diethelm treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Diethelm 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. Diethelm. 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:

    • Migraine
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Brain Hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
    • I6782: Cerebral ischemia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Does Dr. Diethelm accept my insurance?

    Dr. Diethelm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 836-9366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Diethelm 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

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gilsbar

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Diethelm's office located?

    Dr. Richard Diethelm's Primary Practice

    48 Medical Park Dr E Ste 351

    Birmingham, AL 35235

    (205) 836-9366

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

    Dr. Diethelm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851518476.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diethelm?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Diethelm's specialty?

    Dr. Diethelm is a Neurologist near Birmingham, AL.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Richard Diethelm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Diethelm is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UAB St. Vincent’s East. 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

    Explore Neurologist with 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 Richard Diethelm accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Diethelm is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Diethelm offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Diethelm's office at (205) 836-9366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Diethelm?

    Please contact Dr. Diethelm's office at (205) 836-9366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Diethelm have?

    Dr. Richard Diethelm is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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