Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamer, Neurologist in Opelika, AL?
Dr. Michael Hamer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Opelika, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hamer completed his residency at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Hamer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamer’s office at (334) 528-4339.
Where did Dr. Hamer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical School: University of South Alabama
What languages does Dr. Hamer speak?
Dr. Hamer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hamer treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hamer 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. Hamer. 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:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
What procedures does Dr. Hamer perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hamer 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. Hamer. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Hamer accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 528-4339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamer accept in Opelika, AL?
Dr. Hamer in Opelika, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hamer's office located?
Dr. Michael Hamer's Primary Practice
2570 Village Professional Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 528-4339
What is Dr. Hamer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851745335.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamer
What is Dr. Michael Hamer's specialty?
Dr. Hamer is a Neurologist near Opelika, 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.
Contact Dr. Hamer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Hamer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamer is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
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Is Michael Hamer accepting new patients in Opelika, AL?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hamer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hamer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamer's office at (334) 528-4339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hamer?
Please contact Dr. Hamer's office at (334) 528-4339 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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