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Dr. Kara Huls, MD
Birmingham, AL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Huls, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Kara Huls, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. She is board certified. Dr. Huls is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huls’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huls’s office at (205) 638-9100.
What languages does Dr. Huls speak?
Dr. Huls and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Huls treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Huls 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. Huls. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Child Molestation
- Child Sexual Assault
- Child Exploitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T7622XA: Child sexual abuse, suspected, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Child sexual assault
- Sexual violence against children
- Child molestation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T7422XA: Child sexual abuse, confirmed, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Huls perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kara Huls may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Huls' office.
Does Dr. Huls accept my insurance?
Dr. Huls accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 638-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huls accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Huls 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 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
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Huls' office located?
What is Dr. Huls's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134564305.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huls?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huls
What is Dr. Kara Huls's specialty?
Dr. Huls is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Huls to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kara Huls affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Huls 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Kara Huls accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Kara Huls is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Huls offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Huls's office at (205) 638-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Huls?
Please contact Dr. Huls's office at (205) 638-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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