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Dr. James L. Strong, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

3686 Grandview Parkway Suite 720
Birmingham, AL 35243

(205) 971-3600

Dr. James L. Strong, MD is a neurologist in Birmingham, AL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. James L. Strong, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Group and Grandview Medical Center.

Office Locations

3686 Grandview Parkway Suite 720
Birmingham, AL 35243

(205) 971-3600

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2024

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chemodenervation for cervical dystonia

chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. James L. Strong, MD performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for chemodenervation for cervical dystonia, and chemodenervation for cervical dystonia or laryngeal disorders that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	960
doctor visit	501
electroencephalography (EEG)	191
hospital care	927
injections	74
inpatient care	927
minimally invasive procedures	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	81
doctor visit	469
electroencephalography (EEG)	144
hospital care	730
injections	87
inpatient care	730
minimally invasive procedures	87

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	82
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	113
doctor visit	443
electroencephalography (EEG)	121
hospital care	477
injections	183
inpatient care	477
minimally invasive procedures	183

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	47
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	378
electroencephalography (EEG)	107
hospital care	621
injections	195
inpatient care	621
minimally invasive procedures	195

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	144
Less than 65	238

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	481
electroencephalography (EEG)	111
hospital care	589
injections	225
inpatient care	589
minimally invasive procedures	225

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	64
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	483
electroencephalography (EEG)	93
hospital care	429
injections	198
inpatient care	429
minimally invasive procedures	198

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	50
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	26
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	437
electroencephalography (EEG)	61
hospital care	400
injections	211
inpatient care	400
minimally invasive procedures	211

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	47
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	25
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	133
doctor visit	567
electroencephalography (EEG)	27
hospital care	64
injections	191
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	191

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	28
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	126
doctor visit	539
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
injections	135
minimally invasive procedures	135

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	36
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	415
injections	120
minimally invasive procedures	120

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	31
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	405
electroencephalography (EEG)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	32
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	416
injections	84
minimally invasive procedures	84

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	37
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	370
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
injections	113
minimally invasive procedures	113

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	29
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James L. Strong, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated as a neurologist in Birmingham, AL were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	454
electroencephalography (EEG)	81
hospital care	529
injections	151
inpatient care	529
minimally invasive procedures	151

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD.

**Gender**
Female	238
Male	167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	346
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	48
75 to 84	110
Less than 65	92
65 to 74	155

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James L. Strong, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James L. Strong, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	10
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. James L. Strong, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Licensed In: Alabama

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James L. Strong, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$4,446 UBRELVY $1,686	BOTOX $1,222	QULIPTA $1,078	Duopa $406	VYALEV $40	Other $15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$3,779 KESIMPTA $1,375	Gilenya $1,164	MAYZENT $445	EXELON PATCH $366	Aimovig $300	Other $129
UCB, Inc.	$3,630 Briviact $1,514	Vimpat $797	Rystiggo $561	Neupro $398	Nayzilam $171	Other $189
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$3,241 AZILECT $1,201	COPAXONE $601	AJOVY $577	Zecuity $215	AUSTEDO $166	Other $481
Biogen, Inc.	$2,338 Vumerity $738	TECFIDERA $505	PLEGRIDY $374	AVONEX $209	Leqembi $125	Other $387
Other	$40,945 BOTOX $1,407	Hizentra $1,222	APTIOM $1,145	NUPLAZID $1,141	OCREVUS $1,139	Other $34,891

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$56,073
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$894
Education	$737
Honoraria	$600
Gift	$76

Biography

Dr. James Strong is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Strong is professionally affiliated with Grandview Medical Group and Grandview Medical Center. After attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.

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