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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Herring, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hoover, AL?
Dr. William Herring, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hoover, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Herring is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herring’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herring’s office at (205) 755-2500.
What languages does Dr. Herring speak?
Dr. Herring and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Herring typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Herring 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. Herring. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Herring typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Herring may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Herring's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Herring accept my insurance?
Dr. Herring accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 755-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herring accept in Hoover, AL?
Dr. Herring in Hoover, 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 Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
SeniorSelect Partners LLC (AL)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Herring's office located?
What is Dr. Herring's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407890072.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herring?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herring
What is Dr. William Herring's specialty?
Dr. Herring is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Hoover, AL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. William Herring affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Herring is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham, Uab Hospital, Brookwood Baptist 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Herring accepting new patients in Hoover, AL?
Yes, Dr. William Herring is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Herring offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herring's office at (205) 755-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Herring?
Please contact Dr. Herring's office at (205) 755-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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