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Dr. Lorraine Alcantara, MD

Atlantic City, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alcantara, Internist in Atlantic City, NJ?

    Dr. Lorraine Alcantara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Atlantic City, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Alcantara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alcantara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alcantara’s office at (609) 441-8146.

    What languages does Dr. Alcantara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alcantara treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Alcantara 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. Alcantara. 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:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
    • Alcohol
    • Alcohol Detoxification
    • Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
    • Alcoholism Withdrawal
    • Quitting Alcohol Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10939: Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
    • Acute Pancreas Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Alcantara perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lorraine Alcantara may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alcantara's office.

    Does Dr. Alcantara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alcantara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 441-8146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alcantara accept in Atlantic City, NJ?

    Dr. Alcantara in Atlantic City, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Alcantara's office located?

    Dr. Lorraine Alcantara's Primary Practice

    1925 Pacific Ave

    Atlantic City, NJ 08401

    (609) 441-8146

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    Dr. Lorraine Alcantara's Practice 2

    65 W Jimmie Leeds Rd

    Pomona, NJ 08240

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

    Dr. Alcantara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336746882.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alcantara?

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

    What is Dr. Lorraine Alcantara's specialty?

    Dr. Alcantara is a Internist near Atlantic City, NJ.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Alcantara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lorraine Alcantara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alcantara is affiliated with AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Temple University Hospital, Shore Medical Center, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Jefferson Stratford 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

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    Is Lorraine Alcantara accepting new patients in Atlantic City, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Lorraine Alcantara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lorraine Alcantara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alcantara's office at (609) 441-8146 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lorraine Alcantara?

    Please contact Dr. Alcantara's office at (609) 441-8146 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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