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Who is Dr. Tubbs, Internist in Gardendale, AL?
Dr. Ricky Tubbs, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gardendale, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Tubbs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tubbs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tubbs’s office at (205) 608-8199.
Where did Dr. Tubbs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pikeville College School Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tubbs speak?
Dr. Tubbs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tubbs typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tubbs 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. Tubbs. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain Disorder with Psychological Factors
- Mental Disorder
- Pain
- Psychogenic Pain
- Chronic Pain with Mental Health Issues
- Stress-Related Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4542: Pain disorder with related psychological factors
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tubbs typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Tubbs 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. Tubbs. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Stabilization Device Insertion
- Interspinous device placement
- Lumbar interlaminar device
- Spine distraction device (lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 22869: Insertion of interlaminar/interspinous process stabilization/distraction device, without open decompression or fusion, including image guidance when performed, lumbar; single level
Does Dr. Tubbs accept my insurance?
Dr. Tubbs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 608-8199 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tubbs accept in Gardendale, AL?
Dr. Tubbs in Gardendale, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Tubbs' office located?
Dr. Ricky Tubbs' Primary Practice
2215 Decatur Hwy Ste 101
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 608-8199
What is Dr. Tubbs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tubbs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184800971.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tubbs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tubbs
What is Dr. Ricky Tubbs's specialty?
Dr. Tubbs is a Internist near Gardendale, AL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ricky Tubbs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tubbs is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Ricky Tubbs accepting new patients in Gardendale, AL?
Yes, Dr. Ricky Tubbs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricky Tubbs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tubbs's office at (205) 608-8199 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricky Tubbs?
Please contact Dr. Tubbs's office at (205) 608-8199 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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