Physician Profile
Michael S. Vaphiades, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vaphiades
Michael S. Vaphiades, DO practices neurology in Birmingham, AL. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 21,667 services to 1,413 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (206) 325-8620
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 18TH ST S SUITE 601
Birmingham, AL 35233
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
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
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
21,667 services · 1,413 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
213 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
108 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
317 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
149 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
149 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function targeting multiple separate locations | Treatment | 92274 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
20,026 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
332 | 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 Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Vaphiades?
Dr. Vaphiades is a neurologist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vaphiades's address?
Dr. Vaphiades is listed at 700 18Th St S Suite 601, Birmingham, AL 35233. 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. Vaphiades?
The number on file is (206) 325-8620. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Vaphiades?
Dr. Vaphiades's National Provider Identifier is 1316953847. 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
Where did Dr. Vaphiades train?
Dr. Vaphiades attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vaphiades have?
Dr. Vaphiades has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Vaphiades perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vaphiades performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face and injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Vaphiades's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vaphiades. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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