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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh’s office at (205) 297-9411.
Is Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh speak?
Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh 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. Fathallah-Shaykh. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh 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
Please contact Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh accept my insurance?
Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh 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. Fathallah-Shaykh accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh's office located?
Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh's Primary Practice
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
(205) 297-9411
What is Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700837614.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh
What is Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh's specialty?
Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh is a Neurologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, Huntsville Hospital, East Alabama Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh's office at (205) 297-9411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh?
Please contact Dr. Fathallah-Shaykh's office at (205) 297-9411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh have?
Dr. Hassan Fathallah-Shaykh is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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