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- 1010 1St St N, Suite 350, Alabaster, AL 35007
About Dr. Head
James L. Head, MD is a healthcare provider in Alabaster, AL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 674 Medicare patients across 1,869 services. The services billed most often include injection, heparin sodium, per 1000 units, urinalysis, manual test, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1740324086.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 664-9995
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1010 1ST ST N SUITE 350
Alabaster, AL 35007
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
- Well-woman exam
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
- Pelvic exam
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,869 services · 674 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
28 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
23 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
13 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
60 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
60 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
19 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
13 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Injection, heparin sodium, per 1000 units | Drug given | J1644 |
920 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
104 | Too few peers to compare |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
182 | More than most peers in OB-GYN |
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.
Other OB-GYNs at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Head?
Dr. Head is an OB-GYN in Alabaster, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Head's address?
Dr. Head is listed at 1010 1St St N Suite 350, Alabaster, AL 35007. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Head?
The number on file is (205) 664-9995. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Head's NPI number?
Dr. Head's National Provider Identifier is 1740324086. 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
How long has Dr. Head been practicing?
Dr. Head has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Head perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Head performs procedures including insertion of temporary bladder tube, simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation and non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and study of rectum sensitivity and function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Head confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Head. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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