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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Watts, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Ray Watts, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Watts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watts’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watts’s office at (205) 297-9411.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Watts?
Dr. Ray Watts, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Watts empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Birmingham/AL community, Dr. Watts is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Watts speak?
Dr. Watts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Watts treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Watts 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. Watts. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Which procedures does Dr. Watts perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ray Watts 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Watts' office.
Does Dr. Watts accept my insurance?
Dr. Watts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 297-9411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watts accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Watts 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Watts' office located?
What is Dr. Watts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427071273.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watts
What is Dr. Ray Watts's specialty?
Dr. Watts is a Neurologist near Birmingham, AL.
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.
Contact Dr. Watts to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ray Watts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Watts 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 Ray Watts accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Ray Watts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ray Watts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watts's office at (205) 297-9411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ray Watts?
Please contact Dr. Watts's office at (205) 297-9411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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