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Dr. Katherine Hammond, MD
Birmingham, AL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hammond, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Katherine Hammond, MD is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hammond is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammond’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammond’s office at (800) 822-8816.
What languages does Dr. Hammond speak?
Dr. Hammond and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hammond treat?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, Dr. Hammond 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. Hammond. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Common Migraine
- Everyday Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Tic Disorder
- Tourette Syndrome
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Tics
- Involuntary Movements
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- F959: Tic disorder, unspecified
- F952: Tourette's disorder
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:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
- Unusual Head Imaging
- Atypical Skull Scan
- Abnormal Brain Scan (general)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Hammond perform as a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Katherine Hammond may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hammond's office.
Does Dr. Hammond accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammond accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 822-8816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammond accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Hammond in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
United Mine Workers of America
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hammond's office located?
Dr. Katherine Hammond's Primary Practice
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
(800) 822-8816
What is Dr. Hammond's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962646216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammond?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammond
What is Dr. Katherine Hammond's specialty?
Dr. Hammond is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist near Birmingham, AL. A pediatrician specializing in the care of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurological conditions. Contact Dr. Hammond to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine Hammond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hammond 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
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Is Katherine Hammond accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Hammond is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Hammond offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammond's office at (800) 822-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Hammond?
Please contact Dr. Hammond's office at (800) 822-8816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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