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Who is Dr. Alem, Family Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Monikankana Alem, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Alem is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alem’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alem’s office at (916) 734-3630.
What languages does Dr. Alem speak?
Dr. Alem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alem treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alem 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. Alem. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
- O0991: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3492: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Alem perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Monikankana Alem may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alem's office.
Does Dr. Alem accept my insurance?
Dr. Alem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-3630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alem accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Alem in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Alem's office located?
What is Dr. Alem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275095259.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alem
What is Dr. Monikankana Alem's specialty?
Dr. Alem is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sacramento, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Alem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Monikankana Alem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alem is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uc Davis Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Monikankana Alem accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Monikankana Alem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monikankana Alem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alem's office at (916) 734-3630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monikankana Alem?
Please contact Dr. Alem's office at (916) 734-3630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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