Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Fernando Ovalle

Endocrinology
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
3
conditions
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Fernando Ovalle is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Ovalle is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AL

Hospital Affiliations

Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System
University Of Alabama Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE PDP
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Other Locations
Office
2000 6th Ave S Fl 4, Birmingham, AL 35233

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ovalle has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Fernando Ovalle

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Fernando Ovalle?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Fernando Ovalle by calling their office at 205-996-3636. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Fernando Ovalle a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Fernando Ovalle is classified as an Distinguished expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Fernando Ovalle specialize in?

While Dr. Fernando Ovalle is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Fernando Ovalle accept my insurance?

Dr. Fernando Ovalle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-996-3636 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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