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Dr. Xiaohua Zhou, MD

Dr. Xiaohua Zhou, MD

Physiatrist

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. 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 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Zhou typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R293: Abnormal posture

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Zhou typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Zhou 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Also known as:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • 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 hospitals are Dr. Zhou affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Zhou has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ascension St. Vincents East,Birmingham, AL
    Ascension St. Vincents Chilton,Clanton, AL

    What is Dr. Zhou's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Zhou 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Xiaohua Zhou?

    Please contact Dr. Zhou's office at (205) 297-9411 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Zhou's office located?

    Dr. Zhou's office is located in Birmingham, AL.