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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 2 additional practice locations. 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 Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Al-Hamda 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.
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
- 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
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
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:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Which procedures does Dr. Al-Hamda perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Al-Hamda's office.
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
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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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
Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda's Practice 2
203 Avalon Ave Ste 200
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 980-6217
What is Dr. Al-Hamda's NPI number?An 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. 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. Contact Dr. Al-Hamda to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Al-Hamda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Al-Hamda is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis, Methodist University Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital 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 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 Ahmad Al-Hamda?
Please contact Dr. Al-Hamda's office at (260) 436-2416 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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