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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smelser, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Bryan Smelser is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Smelser is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smelser’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smelser’s office at (205) 481-8490.
What languages does Dr. Smelser speak?
Dr. Smelser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Smelser typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Smelser 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. Smelser. 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:
- 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Smelser typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Bryan Smelser 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
Please contact Dr. Smelser's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smelser accept my insurance?
Dr. Smelser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 481-8490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smelser accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Smelser in Birmingham, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Smelser's office located?
What is Dr. Smelser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smelser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215373386.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smelser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smelser
What is Dr. Bryan Smelser's specialty?
Dr. Smelser is a Neurologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Bryan Smelser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smelser is affiliated with Uab Hospital 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Bryan Smelser accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Bryan Smelser is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bryan Smelser offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smelser's office at (205) 481-8490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bryan Smelser?
Please contact Dr. Smelser's office at (205) 481-8490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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