Dr. Alena Lira, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Critical Care Internist, Internist

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Lira, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?

Dr. Alena Lira, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Lira is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lira’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lira’s office at (202) 877-7000.

What languages does Dr. Lira speak?

Dr. Lira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lira typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lira diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lira. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
Respiratory Failure
Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
Hypoxic respiratory failure
Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

ICD-10 Codes:

J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

Also known as:

Low Blood Volume Shock
Shock
Hypovolemic Shock
Hemorrhagic Shock
Fluid Loss Shock
Circulatory Collapse
Systemic Shock
Unspecified Shock
Circulatory collapse
Systemic shock
Acute circulatory failure

ICD-10 Codes:

R571: Hypovolemic shock
R579: Shock, unspecified
R578: Other shock

Also known as:

Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
Anemia
Acute Blood Loss Anemia
Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

ICD-10 Codes:

D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

Also known as:

Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Sudden Kidney Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

Also known as:

Necrotizing Fasciitis
Bacterial Infection
Skin Infection
Flesh-eating disease
Necrotizing soft tissue infection
Gangrene

ICD-10 Codes:

M726: Necrotizing fasciitis

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lira typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alena Lira may include:

Please contact Dr. Lira's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Lira accept my insurance?

Dr. Lira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Lira accept in Washington, DC?

Dr. Lira in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Lira's office located?

Dr. Alena Lira's Primary Practice

110 Irving St NW

Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-7000

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What hospitals are Dr. Lira affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Lira has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center,Olney, MD

Ranked Weight Loss Surgery

What is Dr. Lira's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Lira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295902179.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lira?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lira

What is Dr. Alena Lira's specialty?

Dr. Lira is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Alena Lira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Lira is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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