28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vaphiades, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Michael Vaphiades, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Vaphiades graduated from University of New England, Armidale and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; Roger Williams Hosp, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, DO and American Academy of Ophthalmology,. Dr. Vaphiades is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaphiades’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaphiades’s office at (205) 933-6888.
Where did Dr. Vaphiades go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Michigan State University | Michigan State Univ, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; Roger Williams Hosp, Internal Medicine | Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals | Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me | University of New England, Armidale
Is Dr. Vaphiades board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Vaphiades, DO is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Vaphiades speak?
Dr. Vaphiades and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Vaphiades typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vaphiades 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. Vaphiades. 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:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Refractive Error
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Vision problem
- Focusing problem
- Blurred vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis
- Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Vaphiades typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vaphiades 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. Vaphiades. 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:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Vaphiades accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaphiades accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 933-6888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vaphiades accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Vaphiades 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
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Vaphiades' office located?
Dr. Michael Vaphiades' Primary Practice
700 18th St S Ste 601
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 933-6888
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Osteopathic Association, DO
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology,
Member
What is Dr. Vaphiades's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vaphiades's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316953847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaphiades?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaphiades
What is Dr. Michael Vaphiades's specialty?
Dr. Vaphiades 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.
Is this Dr. Michael Vaphiades affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vaphiades is affiliated with 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
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Is Michael Vaphiades accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Michael Vaphiades is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Vaphiades offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vaphiades's office at (205) 933-6888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Vaphiades?
Please contact Dr. Vaphiades's office at (205) 933-6888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Vaphiades have?
Dr. Michael Vaphiades is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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