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Dr. Cecil Mccollum, MD

Birmingham, AL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mccollum, Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Cecil Mccollum, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mccollum completed his residency at University Ala. Dr. Mccollum is fluent in English, Abkhazian, Afar, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assamese, Azerbaijani, Bantu languages, Bashkir, Basque, Bihari languages, Bislama, Breton, Bulgarian, Burmese, Catalan, Central Khmer, Chinese, Corsican, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Esperanto, Estonian, Fijian, Finnish, Flemish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Modern (1453-), Greenlandic, Guarani, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association), Interlingue, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kalaallisut, Kannada, Kashmiri, Kazakh, Kinyarwanda, Kirghiz, Korean, Kurdish, Kyrgyz, Latin, Lingala, Lithuanian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Moldavian, Moldovan, Mong, Mongolian, Nauru, Nepali, Northern Frisian, Norwegian, Occidental, Occitan (post 1500), Oriya, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Quechua, Romance languages, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Sanskrit, Serbian, Shona, Sindhi, Sinhala, Sinhalese, Slavic languages, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Sotho, Southern, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Tatar, Thai, Tibetan, Tigrinya, Tonga (Tonga Islands), Tsonga, Tswana, Turkish, Turkmen, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Valencian, Vietnamese, Volapük, Welsh, Wolof, Xhosa, Yiddish, Yoruba, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mccollum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mccollum’s office at (205) 325-8254.

    Where did Dr. Mccollum go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Ala

    Is Dr. Mccollum board certified in Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Cecil Mccollum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Mccollum speak?

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

    • Abkhazian

    • Afar

    • Afrikaans

    • Albanian

    • Amharic

    • Arabic

    • Armenian

    • Assamese

    • Azerbaijani

    • Bantu languages

    • Bashkir

    • Basque

    • Bihari languages

    • Bislama

    • Breton

    • Bulgarian

    • Burmese

    • Catalan

    • Central Khmer

    • Chinese

    • Corsican

    • Croatian

    • Czech

    • Danish

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Esperanto

    • Estonian

    • Fijian

    • Finnish

    • Flemish

    • French

    • Galician

    • Georgian

    • German

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Greenlandic

    • Guarani

    • Gujarati

    • Hausa

    • Hebrew

    • Hindi

    • Hmong

    • Hungarian

    • Icelandic

    • Indonesian

    • Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association)

    • Interlingue

    • Irish

    • Italian

    • Japanese

    • Javanese

    • Kalaallisut

    • Kannada

    • Kashmiri

    • Kazakh

    • Kinyarwanda

    • Kirghiz

    • Korean

    • Kurdish

    • Kyrgyz

    • Latin

    • Lingala

    • Lithuanian

    • Malagasy

    • Malay

    • Malayalam

    • Maltese

    • Maori

    • Marathi

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Mong

    • Mongolian

    • Nauru

    • Nepali

    • Northern Frisian

    • Norwegian

    • Occidental

    • Occitan (post 1500)

    • Oriya

    • Panjabi

    • Polish

    • Portuguese

    • Punjabi

    • Quechua

    • Romance languages

    • Romanian

    • Russian

    • Samoan

    • Sanskrit

    • Serbian

    • Shona

    • Sindhi

    • Sinhala

    • Sinhalese

    • Slavic languages

    • Slovak

    • Slovenian

    • Somali

    • Sotho, Southern

    • Spanish

    • Sundanese

    • Swahili

    • Swedish

    • Tagalog

    • Tajik

    • Tamil

    • Tatar

    • Thai

    • Tibetan

    • Tigrinya

    • Tonga (Tonga Islands)

    • Tsonga

    • Tswana

    • Turkish

    • Turkmen

    • Twi

    • Ukrainian

    • Urdu

    • Uzbek

    • Valencian

    • Vietnamese

    • Volapük

    • Welsh

    • Wolof

    • Xhosa

    • Yiddish

    • Yoruba

    • Zulu

    What conditions does Dr. Mccollum treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mccollum 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. Mccollum. 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:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • High eye pressure
    • Optic nerve damage
    • Ocular hypertension
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H409: Unspecified glaucoma
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Age-Related Farsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Presbyopia
    • Aging Eyes
    • Difficulty Reading Up Close
    • Irregular Cornea
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H524: Presbyopia
    • H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Binocular Vision Problems
    • Unspecified Vision Problem
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Eye teaming problems
    • Depth perception issues
    • Disorder of binocular vision
    • Unspecified visual disturbance
    • General vision issue
    • Eye problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5330: Unspecified disorder of binocular vision
    • H539: Unspecified visual disturbance

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Does Dr. Mccollum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mccollum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 325-8254 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Mccollum 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 Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Optimed Health

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Mccollum's office located?

    Dr. Cecil Mccollum's Primary Practice

    1509 6th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (205) 325-8254

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    Dr. Cecil Mccollum's Practice 2

    1720 University Blvd

    Birmingham, AL 35233

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    Dr. Cecil Mccollum's Practice 3

    619 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

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

    Dr. Mccollum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295934016.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mccollum?

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

    What is Dr. Cecil Mccollum's specialty?

    Dr. Mccollum is a Ophthalmologist near Birmingham, AL. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Mccollum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cecil Mccollum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mccollum 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

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    Is Cecil Mccollum accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Cecil Mccollum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cecil Mccollum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mccollum's office at (205) 325-8254 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cecil Mccollum?

    Please contact Dr. Mccollum's office at (205) 325-8254 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cecil Mccollum have?

    Dr. Cecil Mccollum is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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