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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamo, Neurologist in Sylacauga, AL?
Dr. Wael Hamo, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Sylacauga, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Hamo graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hosp, Inc, Neurology; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hamo is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamo’s office at (256) 249-0091.
Where did Dr. Hamo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Neurology; Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Internal Medicine | University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Aleppo University | University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Hamo board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Wael Hamo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Hamo speak?
Dr. Hamo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hamo treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hamo 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. Hamo. 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:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
- Walking Problems
- Ataxia
- Clumsy Walking
- Impaired Balance While Walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R260: Ataxic gait
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
- Everyday headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
- G44201: Tension-type headache, unspecified, intractable
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Ache in right lower leg
- Right lower leg discomfort
- Sore right lower leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79661: Pain in right lower leg
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Coordination Problems
- Movement Disorder
- Stroke
- Ataxia
- Balance Issues
- Clumsiness
- Movement Disorder after Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69393: Ataxia following cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Other Neck Condition
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Dorsopathy
- Neck Spine Disorder
- Neck Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5382: Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region
Also known as:
- Right Arm Pain
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Ache in right arm
- Right arm discomfort
- Sore right arm
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79601: Pain in right arm
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Hamo perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hamo 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. Hamo. 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:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Hamo accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 249-0091 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamo accept in Sylacauga, AL?
Dr. Hamo in Sylacauga, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hamo's office located?
What is Dr. Hamo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740257906.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamo
What is Dr. Wael Hamo's specialty?
Dr. Hamo is a Neurologist near Sylacauga, AL.
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.
Contact Dr. Hamo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Wael Hamo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamo is affiliated with UAB Hospital, Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL 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 Wael Hamo accepting new patients in Sylacauga, AL?
Yes, Dr. Wael Hamo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wael Hamo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamo's office at (256) 249-0091 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wael Hamo?
Please contact Dr. Hamo's office at (256) 249-0091 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wael Hamo have?
Dr. Wael Hamo is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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