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Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda, MD

Pediatric Neurologist, Neurologist

Florence, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Al-Hamda, Pediatric Neurologist in Florence, AL?

    Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Florence, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Al-Hamda completed his residency at Med College Wi Affil Hosps. Dr. Al-Hamda is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Hamda’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Hamda’s office at (260) 436-2416.

    Where did Dr. Al-Hamda go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med College Wi Affil Hosps

    • Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria

    What languages does Dr. Al-Hamda speak?

    Dr. Al-Hamda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Al-Hamda typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Al-Hamda 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. Al-Hamda. 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:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Al-Hamda typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda may include:

    Please contact Dr. Al-Hamda's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Al-Hamda accept my insurance?

    Dr. Al-Hamda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 436-2416 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Hamda accept in Florence, AL?

    Dr. Al-Hamda in Florence, 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 Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Al-Hamda's office located?

    Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda's Primary Practice

    426 E Dr Hicks Blvd

    Florence, AL 35630

    (260) 436-2416

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    Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda's Practice 2

    203 Avalon Ave

    Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

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

    Dr. Al-Hamda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851357586.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Hamda?

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

    What is Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda's specialty?

    Dr. Al-Hamda is a Pediatric Neurologist near Florence, AL.

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.

    Is Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Al-Hamda is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Methodist University Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, Delta Health System 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

    When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda accepting new patients in Florence, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Hamda's office at (260) 436-2416 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Hamda's office at (260) 436-2416 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Al-Hamda's office located?

    Dr. Al-Hamda's offices are located in Florence, AL and Muscle Shoals, AL.