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Dr. Rona Head, DO

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Head, Pediatrician in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Rona Head, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Head is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Head’s office at (205) 944-3944.

    What languages does Dr. Head speak?

    Dr. Head and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Head typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Head 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. Head. 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:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Spastic Diplegia
    • CP with spastic diplegia
    • Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

    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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Head typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Head 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. Head. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Inhaler or Nebulizer Training
    • Aerosol Device Instruction
    • MDI Training
    • Breathing Treatment Education

    CPT Codes:

    • 94664: Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device

    Does Dr. Head accept my insurance?

    Dr. Head accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 944-3944 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Head accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Head 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

    • WebTPA

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    Where is Dr. Head's office located?

    Dr. Rona Head's Primary Practice

    1600 7th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (205) 944-3944

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    Dr. Rona Head's Practice 2

    120 Oslo Cir

    Birmingham, AL 35211

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    What hospitals are Dr. Head affiliated with?

    Dr. Head has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Of Alabama,Birmingham, AL
    Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital,Atlanta, GA

    What is Dr. Head's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Head's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376954271.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Head?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Head

    What is Dr. Rona Head's specialty?

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Rona Head affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Head is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama, Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital. 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 Dr. Rona Head accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Rona Head is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rona Head offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Head's office at (205) 944-3944 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rona Head?

    Please contact Dr. Head's office at (205) 944-3944 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Head's office located?

    Dr. Head's office is located in Birmingham, AL.