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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelham, Pediatrician in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. James Pelham, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pelham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pelham’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pelham’s office at (205) 879-7888.
What languages does Dr. Pelham speak?
Dr. Pelham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pelham treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pelham 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. Pelham. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Left Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Left Middle Ear Infection
- Left Otitis Media
- Left Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
- H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
Also known as:
- Slow Feeding in Newborns
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant slow eating
- Baby taking long to feed
- Newborn feeding difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- P922: Slow feeding of newborn
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Novel Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
What procedures does Dr. Pelham perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pelham 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. Pelham. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Pelham accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 879-7888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelham accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Pelham 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 Commercial
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Citizens Rx
Fox-Everett
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pelham's office located?
Dr. James Pelham's Primary Practice
2815 Independence Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 879-7888
What is Dr. Pelham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760916241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelham
What is Dr. James Pelham's specialty?
Dr. Pelham is a Pediatrician near Birmingham, AL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Pelham to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Pelham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pelham 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 James Pelham accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. James Pelham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Pelham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pelham's office at (205) 879-7888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Pelham?
Please contact Dr. Pelham's office at (205) 879-7888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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