Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson

Pain Medicine
UAB Highlands
1201 11th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
18 Years of Experience
Expertise in
2
conditions
UAB Highlands
1201 11th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Prentiss Lawson is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Lawson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Lawson is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine, 2008

Specialties

Pain Medicine

Licenses

Anesthesiology in AL

Hospital Affiliations

St. Vincent's East
University Of Alabama Hospital
St Vincent's Birmingham

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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UAB Highlands
1201 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Other Locations
UAB Hospital Birmingham
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson by calling their office at 205-930-8966. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson a top-rated expert for Acute Pain?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Pain, 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. Prentiss A. Lawson specialize in?

While Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Chronic Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.

Does Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson accept my insurance?

Dr. Prentiss A. Lawson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-930-8966 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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