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Dr. Jason Wicker, MD, PHD
Birmingham, AL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wicker, Hematopathologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Jason Wicker, MD, PHD is a Hematopathologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Wicker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wicker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wicker’s office at (205) 638-2912.
What languages does Dr. Wicker speak?
Dr. Wicker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematopathologist like Dr. Wicker typically treat?
As a Hematopathologist, Dr. Wicker 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. Wicker. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematopathologist like Dr. Wicker typically perform?
As a Hematopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jason Wicker may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Wicker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wicker accept my insurance?
Dr. Wicker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 638-2912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wicker accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Wicker 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
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. Wicker's office located?
What is Dr. Wicker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wicker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548494362.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wicker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wicker
What is Dr. Jason Wicker's specialty?
Dr. Wicker is a Hematopathologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Hematopathologist do?
A hematopathologist specializes in diseases that impact blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. This physician possesses the knowledge and technical skills necessary for the laboratory diagnosis of conditions such as anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders, and blood clotting disorders.
Is this Dr. Jason Wicker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wicker is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist 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
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Is Jason Wicker accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Jason Wicker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Wicker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wicker's office at (205) 638-2912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Wicker?
Please contact Dr. Wicker's office at (205) 638-2912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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