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30 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alamar, Internist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Ali Alamar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Alamar completed his residency at Dc Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alamar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alamar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alamar’s office at (619) 461-3150.
Where did Dr. Alamar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dc Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Sulaimania- Med Coll- Sulaimania- Iraq | Salaheddin University School Medicine
Is Dr. Alamar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ali Alamar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alamar speak?
Dr. Alamar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alamar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alamar 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. Alamar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alamar typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Alamar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alamar. 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:
- Chest Wall Manipulation for Lung Function
- Chest Physiotherapy
- Cupping for Lungs
- Percussion and Vibration Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94668: Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; subsequent
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Alamar accept my insurance?
Dr. Alamar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 461-3150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alamar accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Alamar in La Mesa, 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
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alamar's office located?
Dr. Ali Alamar's Primary Practice
8851 Center Dr Ste 301
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 461-3150
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ali Alamar?
Dr. Alamar has appointments available at his La Mesa, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Alamar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alamar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972606374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alamar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alamar
What is Dr. Ali Alamar's specialty?
Dr. Alamar is a Internist near La Mesa, CA.
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. Ali Alamar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alamar is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Ali Alamar accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ali Alamar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ali Alamar offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alamar, or call (619) 461-3150 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Ali Alamar?
Please contact Dr. Alamar's office at (619) 461-3150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ali Alamar have?
Dr. Ali Alamar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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