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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. Dr. Alcantara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alcantara’s practice accepts 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 an Internist like Dr. Alcantara typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alcantara typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lorraine Alcantara may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Alcantara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Clover Health Holdings
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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, Shore Medical Center, Ascension St. John Hospital, Temple University 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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