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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:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lira's office located?
What is Dr. Lira's NPI number?An 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 a 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 this 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alena Lira accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Alena Lira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alena Lira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lira's office at (202) 877-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alena Lira?
Please contact Dr. Lira's office at (202) 877-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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