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Who is Dr. Nicholas, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Anthony Nicholas, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nicholas completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Neurology; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Nicholas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicholas’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicholas’s office at (205) 934-6600.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nicholas?
Dr. Anthony Nicholas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nicholas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Birmingham, AL community, Dr. Nicholas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nicholas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Neurology; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Carraway Methodist Med Center
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
Is Dr. Nicholas board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Nicholas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Nicholas speak?
Dr. Nicholas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Nicholas typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements
- PD with Dyskinesia
- Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Nicholas typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas. 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)
Does Dr. Nicholas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicholas accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Nicholas 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
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. Nicholas' office located?
What is Dr. Nicholas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588695928.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicholas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicholas
What is Dr. Anthony Nicholas's specialty?
Dr. Nicholas 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.