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Dr. Samuel Bowen, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bowen, Neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Samuel Bowen, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bowen graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program. Dr. Bowen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowen’s office at (205) 986-5200.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bowen board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Samuel Bowen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Bowen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bowen treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Bowen 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. Bowen. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back and Pelvis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back/Pelvis
    • Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back-Pelvis Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4317: Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Central Nervous System Disorder
    • Various CNS Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain and Spinal Cord Problems
    • Specified CNS Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9689: Other specified disorders of central nervous system

    Does Dr. Bowen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bowen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 986-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Bowen 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bowen's office located?

    Dr. Samuel Bowen's Primary Practice

    806 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 450

    Birmingham, AL 35205

    (205) 986-5200

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    Dr. Samuel Bowen's Practice 2

    3125 Independence Dr Ste 200

    Birmingham, AL 35209

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    Dr. Samuel Bowen's Practice 3

    592 Fieldstown Rd Ste 114

    Gardendale, AL 35071

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

    Dr. Bowen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790734226.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowen?

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

    What is Dr. Samuel Bowen's specialty?

    Dr. Bowen is a Neurosurgeon near Birmingham, AL. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Bowen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Samuel Bowen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bowen is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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 Samuel Bowen accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Samuel Bowen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samuel Bowen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bowen's office at (205) 986-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samuel Bowen?

    Please contact Dr. Bowen's office at (205) 986-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Bowen have?

    Dr. Samuel Bowen is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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