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- 1263 Talladega Hwy, Sylacauga, AL 35150
About Dr. Hamo
Wael Hamo, M.D. practices neurology in Sylacauga, AL. According to Medicare claims data, Wael cared for 899 Medicare patients across 5,630 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740257906.
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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
- (256) 249-0091
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1263 TALLADEGA HWY
Sylacauga, AL 35150
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
Brain & memory
- Stroke recovery issues
Specialized neurologic care
- Neurogenetic disorders
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Functional neurological disorder
- Spinal cord disorders
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Procedures & services
Consultation and testing
- Comprehensive neurologic examination
- Inpatient video EEG monitoring
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Device and advanced subspecialty
- Responsive neurostimulation programming
- Vagus nerve stimulation programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Geriatric care
- Dementia Behavior Support Coaching
Office procedures
- Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia or spasticity
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Pain & wellness
Treatment management
- Epilepsy medication management
- Migraine preventive treatment
- Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
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
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,630 services · 899 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) | Procedure | 64445 |
144 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
46 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
36 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study | Treatment | 95885 |
107 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
86 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 41-60 minutes | Treatment | 95812 |
48 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | Treatment | 95912 |
38 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | Treatment | 95910 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
4,100 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
51 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 2
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Trained at Other 8
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Class of 1988 at Other 8
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Wael Hamo?
Wael Hamo is a neurologist in Sylacauga, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Wael Hamo's address?
Wael Hamo is listed at 1263 Talladega Hwy, Sylacauga, AL 35150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Wael Hamo?
The number on file is (256) 249-0091. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Wael Hamo's NPI number?
Wael Hamo's National Provider Identifier is 1740257906. 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 Wael Hamo train?
Wael Hamo attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Wael Hamo been practicing?
Wael Hamo has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Wael Hamo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Wael Hamo performs procedures including injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve, injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles and injection of carpal tunnel; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Wael Hamo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Wael Hamo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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