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Dr. Allison Burks

Pediatrician, Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Allison Burks is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Burks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burks’s office at (205) 638-9100.

    What languages does Dr. Burks speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Burks 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. Burks. 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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, 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:

    • Adjustment Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Situational Depression
    • Stress Response Syndrome
    • Reaction to Stress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Allison Burks may include:

    Please contact Dr. Burks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Burks accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Burks' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Burks' office located?

    Dr. Allison Burks' Primary Practice

    1600 7th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (205) 638-9100

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    Dr. Allison Burks' Practice 2

    245 Governors Dr SE

    Huntsville, AL 35801

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

    Dr. Burks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609239912.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burks?

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

    What is Dr. Allison Burks's specialty?

    Dr. Burks is a Pediatrician near Birmingham, AL.

    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. Allison Burks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Burks is affiliated with Huntsville 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

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    Is Dr. Allison Burks accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Allison Burks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allison Burks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burks' office at (205) 638-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Allison Burks?

    Please contact Dr. Burks' office at (205) 638-9100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Burks' office located?

    Dr. Burks' offices are located in Birmingham, AL and Huntsville, AL.