PA
51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atchison, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Paul Atchison, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified. Dr. Atchison completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Neurology; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Atchison is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atchison’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atchison’s office at (205) 934-4011.
Where did Dr. Atchison go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Neurology; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Is Dr. Atchison board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Atchison, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Atchison speak?
Dr. Atchison and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Atchison typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Atchison 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. Atchison. 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:
- Orofacial Dystonia
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Genetic Dystonia
- Dystonia 6
- Early-onset isolated dystonia
- Facial Muscle Spasms
- Jaw Dystonia
- Mouth Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
- Hereditary Dystonia
- Torsion Dystonia
- Early-Onset Dystonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G244: Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
- G248: Other dystonia
- G242: Idiopathic nonfamilial dystonia
- G241: Genetic torsion dystonia
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Atchison typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Atchison 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. Atchison. 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Nerve Block (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemodenervation
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Trunk)
- Chemical Nerve Block for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64647: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 6 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Atchison accept my insurance?
Dr. Atchison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atchison accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Atchison 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Atchison's office located?
What is Dr. Atchison's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atchison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134174667.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atchison?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atchison
What is Dr. Paul Atchison's specialty?
Dr. Atchison 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. Paul Atchison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atchison 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 Paul Atchison accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Paul Atchison is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Atchison offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atchison's office at (205) 934-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Atchison?
Please contact Dr. Atchison's office at (205) 934-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Atchison have?
Dr. Paul Atchison is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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