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Dr. Xiaohua Zhou, MD

Dr. Xiaohua Zhou, MD

Birmingham, AL

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhou, Physiatrist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Xiaohua Zhou, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Zhou graduated from Capital Medical University and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhou’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhou’s office at (205) 297-9411.

    Where did Dr. Zhou go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Beijing Med University | Capital Medical University

    What languages does Dr. Zhou speak?

    Dr. Zhou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zhou treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Zhou 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. Zhou. 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.

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Aphasia
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects
    • Speech Loss
    • Language Disorder
    • Difficulty Speaking after Stroke
    • Post-stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from stroke
    • Stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
    • I69320: Aphasia following cerebral infarction
    • I69151: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
    • L89324: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4
    • L89224: Pressure ulcer of left hip, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility
    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Posture
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Poor Posture
    • Postural Imbalance
    • Stooped Posture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R293: Abnormal posture

    Also known as:

    • Aphasia
    • Difficulty speaking
    • Language impairment
    • Loss of speech

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4701: Aphasia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Weakness or Paralysis on One Side of Body After Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • One-Sided Paralysis After Stroke
    • Partial Paralysis After Brain Bleed
    • Hemiparesis from Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69154: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Lower body paralysis
    • Paralysis of legs
    • Spinal cord injury paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Zhou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zhou 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. Zhou accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Zhou 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Zhou's office located?

    Dr. Xiaohua Zhou's Primary Practice

    619 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35249

    (205) 297-9411

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    Dr. Xiaohua Zhou's Practice 2

    1717 6th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

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    What is Dr. Zhou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zhou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679580146.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhou?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zhou

    What is Dr. Xiaohua Zhou's specialty?

    Dr. Zhou is a Physiatrist near Birmingham, AL. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Zhou to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Xiaohua Zhou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zhou is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Baptist Medical Center East - Montgomery 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 Xiaohua Zhou accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Xiaohua Zhou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Xiaohua Zhou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zhou's office at (205) 297-9411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Xiaohua Zhou?

    Please contact Dr. Zhou's office at (205) 297-9411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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