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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pickering, Urogynecologist in Homewood, AL?
Dr. Alison Pickering, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Homewood, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pickering is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pickering’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pickering’s office at (205) 930-0920.
What languages does Dr. Pickering speak?
Dr. Pickering and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Urogynecologist like Dr. Pickering typically treat?
As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Pickering 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. Pickering. 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.
Also known as:
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Combined incontinence
- Stress and urge incontinence
- Dual incontinence
ICD-10 Codes:
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
- N3941: Urge incontinence
- N3946: Mixed incontinence
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
ICD-10 Codes:
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
What procedures does an Urogynecologist like Dr. Pickering typically perform?
As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Pickering 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. Pickering. 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.
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Injection for Overactivity
- Bladder Chemodenervation
- Botox for Bladder
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
- Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
- 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Does Dr. Pickering accept my insurance?
Dr. Pickering accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 930-0920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pickering accept in Homewood, AL?
Dr. Pickering in Homewood, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Pickering's office located?
Dr. Alison Pickering's Primary Practice
3485 Independence Dr
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 930-0920
What is Dr. Pickering's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pickering's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770710915.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickering?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pickering
What is Dr. Alison Pickering's specialty?
Dr. Pickering is a Urogynecologist near Homewood, AL.
What does an Urogynecologist do?
A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician trained in either Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology, prepared to offer consultation and comprehensive management for women dealing with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This comprehensive management includes the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the total care of patients with these conditions and the complications that may arise from them.
Is this Dr. Alison Pickering affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pickering is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham, Uab Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Alison Pickering accepting new patients in Homewood, AL?
Yes, Dr. Alison Pickering is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alison Pickering offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pickering's office at (205) 930-0920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alison Pickering?
Please contact Dr. Pickering's office at (205) 930-0920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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