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Dr. Sarah Novara, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Novara, Pediatric Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Sarah Novara, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Novara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Novara’s office at (205) 731-9050.

    What languages does Dr. Novara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Novara typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Novara 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. Novara. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Petit mal seizures
    • Absence seizures
    • Absence seizure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex 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
    • G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Novara typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Novara 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. Novara. 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 here.

    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. Novara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Novara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 731-9050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • American Workers Insurance Services

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Public Education Employee Health Plan

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Novara's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Novara's Primary Practice

    1600 7th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (205) 731-9050

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    Dr. Sarah Novara's Practice 2

    619 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35249

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

    Dr. Novara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033476577.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Novara?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Novara's specialty?

    Dr. Novara is a Pediatric Neurologist near Birmingham, AL.

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.

    Is this Dr. Sarah Novara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Novara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama. 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

    When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore 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 Sarah Novara accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Novara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Novara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Novara's office at (205) 731-9050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sarah Novara?

    Please contact Dr. Novara's office at (205) 731-9050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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