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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alfonso, Internist in South Yarmouth, MA?
Dr. Jorge Alfonso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South Yarmouth, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Alfonso graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Stamford Hospital. Dr. Alfonso is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alfonso’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alfonso’s office.
Where did Dr. Alfonso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stamford Hospital
Medical School: Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
What languages does Dr. Alfonso speak?
Dr. Alfonso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alfonso treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alfonso 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. Alfonso. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol abuse
- Alcohol dependence
- Problem drinking
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1010: Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Alfonso perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jorge Alfonso 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alfonso's office.
Does Dr. Alfonso accept my insurance?
Dr. Alfonso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alfonso accept in South Yarmouth, MA?
Dr. Alfonso in South Yarmouth, MA 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 Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Other TPA
Point32Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alfonso's office located?
What is Dr. Alfonso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alfonso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013983402.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alfonso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alfonso
What is Dr. Jorge Alfonso's specialty?
Dr. Alfonso is a Internist near South Yarmouth, MA.
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. Alfonso to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jorge Alfonso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alfonso is affiliated with Cape Cod 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
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Is Jorge Alfonso accepting new patients in South Yarmouth, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Alfonso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Alfonso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alfonso's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Alfonso?
Please contact Dr. Alfonso's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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