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Dr. Omar Alexander, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Greenville, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alexander, Hospitalist in Greenville, SC?

    Dr. Omar Alexander, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Greenville, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (864) 255-1401.

    Is Dr. Alexander board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Omar Alexander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Alexander typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic 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

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Alexander typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Omar Alexander may include:

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

    Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 255-1401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Greenville, SC?

    Dr. Alexander in Greenville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?

    Dr. Omar Alexander's Primary Practice

    1 Saint Francis Dr

    Greenville, SC 29601

    (864) 255-1401

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    Dr. Omar Alexander's Practice 2

    250 Westmoreland Rd

    Greer, SC 29651

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    Dr. Omar Alexander's Practice 3

    3443 Pelham Rd Ste 200

    Greenville, SC 29615

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

    Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679735047.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?

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

    What is Dr. Omar Alexander's specialty?

    Dr. Alexander is a Hospitalist near Greenville, SC.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Omar Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper Hospital, Anmed Health Medical Center, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital 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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    Is Dr. Omar Alexander accepting new patients in Greenville, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Omar Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Omar Alexander offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (864) 255-1401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Omar Alexander?

    Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (864) 255-1401 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?

    Dr. Alexander's offices are located in Greenville, SC and Greer, SC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Alexander have?

    Dr. Omar Alexander is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.