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Who is Dr. Alker, Infectious Disease Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Alisa Alker, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alker’s office at (828) 213-7660.
Is Dr. Alker board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alisa Alker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alker speak?
Dr. Alker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alker treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alker 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. Alker. 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.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alker perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alisa Alker may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alker's office.
Does Dr. Alker accept my insurance?
Dr. Alker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 213-7660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alker accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Alker in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Alker's office located?
Dr. Alisa Alker's Primary Practice
900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 205
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 213-7660
What is Dr. Alker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588824593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alker
What is Dr. Alisa Alker's specialty?
Dr. Alker is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Asheville, NC.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Alker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alisa Alker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alker is affiliated with Mission Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Alisa Alker accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Alisa Alker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alisa Alker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alker's office at (828) 213-7660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alisa Alker?
Please contact Dr. Alker's office at (828) 213-7660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alisa Alker have?
Dr. Alisa Alker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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