Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chambers, Neurosurgeon in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Melissa Chambers, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Chambers completed her residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Chambers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chambers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chambers’s office at (800) 822-8816.
Where did Dr. Chambers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Neurological Surgery Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery | Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Is Dr. Chambers board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Chambers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Chambers speak?
Dr. Chambers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Chambers typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Chambers 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. Chambers. 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lower Back Discs
- Lumbar Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51369: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region without mention of lumbar back pain or lower extremity pain
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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Chambers typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Chambers 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. Chambers. 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:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
- CSF Shunt Adjustment
- Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
- Brain Shunt Reprogramming
CPT Codes:
- 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt
Does Dr. Chambers accept my insurance?
Dr. Chambers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 822-8816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chambers accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Chambers 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
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Where is Dr. Chambers' office located?
What is Dr. Chambers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chambers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871536565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chambers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chambers
What is Dr. Melissa Chambers's specialty?
Dr. Chambers is a Neurosurgeon near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Melissa Chambers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chambers is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital 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
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Is Melissa Chambers accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Chambers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Chambers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chambers's office at (800) 822-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Chambers?
Please contact Dr. Chambers's office at (800) 822-8816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Chambers have?
Dr. Melissa Chambers is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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