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Accepting patients
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. 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; Valencian, Central Khmer, Chinese, Corsican, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch; Flemish, Esperanto, Estonian, Fijian, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Modern (1453-), Guarani, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong; Mong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association), Interlingue; Occidental, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kalaallisut; Greenlandic, Kannada, Kashmiri, Kazakh, Kinyarwanda, Kirghiz; Kyrgyz, Korean, Kurdish, Latin, Lingala, Lithuanian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Nauru, Nepali, Northern Frisian, Norwegian, Occitan (post 1500), Oriya, Panjabi; Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Quechua, Romance languages, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, 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, Vietnamese, Volapük, Welsh, Wolof, Xhosa, Yiddish, Yoruba, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mccollum’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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; Valencian
Central Khmer
Chinese
Corsican
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch; Flemish
English
Esperanto
Estonian
Fijian
Finnish
French
Galician
Georgian
German
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Hebrew
Hindi
Hmong; Mong
Hungarian
Icelandic
Indonesian
Interlingua (International Auxiliary Language Association)
Interlingue; Occidental
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Javanese
Kalaallisut; Greenlandic
Kannada
Kashmiri
Kazakh
Kinyarwanda
Kirghiz; Kyrgyz
Korean
Kurdish
Latin
Lingala
Lithuanian
Malagasy
Malay
Malayalam
Maltese
Maori
Marathi
Mongolian
Nauru
Nepali
Northern Frisian
Norwegian
Occitan (post 1500)
Oriya
Panjabi; Punjabi
Polish
Portuguese
Quechua
Romance languages
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
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
Vietnamese
Volapük
Welsh
Wolof
Xhosa
Yiddish
Yoruba
Zulu
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Mccollum typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
- High eye pressure
- Optic nerve damage
- Ocular hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H409: Unspecified glaucoma
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Mccollum typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mccollum 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
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 Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Mccollum's office located?
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.
What does an Ophthalmologist do?
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.
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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