Physician Profile
Arturo Otero, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Otero
Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, Arturo Otero, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Arturo cared for 908 Medicare patients across 7,652 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. NPI 1437253044 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 345-3881
- Email not available
Practice Locations
100 RICE MINE ROAD LOOP STE 301
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,652 services · 908 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
37 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
92 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | Treatment | 95913 |
46 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | Treatment | 95819 |
41 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
37 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | Treatment | 95910 |
33 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study | Treatment | 95885 |
31 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
6,500 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
479 | More than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurologists in Tuscaloosa 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Mri scan of brain without contrast 5
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Arturo Otero's specialty?
Arturo Otero is a neurologist in Tuscaloosa, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Arturo Otero?
Arturo Otero is listed at 100 Rice Mine Road Loop Ste 301, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Arturo Otero?
The number on file is (205) 345-3881. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Arturo Otero's NPI number?
Arturo Otero's National Provider Identifier is 1437253044. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Arturo Otero's education?
Arturo Otero attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Arturo Otero been practicing?
Arturo Otero has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Arturo Otero known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Arturo Otero performs imaging including mri scan of brain without contrast; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 13 or more studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Arturo Otero confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Arturo Otero. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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