Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plaxe, Internist in Boca Raton, FL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Plaxe?
Dr. Janice Plaxe, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Plaxe empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boca Raton, FL community, Dr. Plaxe is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Plaxe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Morristown Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | RowanSOM/OPTI/AHS Morristown Medical Center Program
Medical School: Umdnj-Sch Of Osteo Med- Stratford Nj | Rutgers
Is Dr. Plaxe board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Janice Plaxe, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Plaxe speak?
Dr. Plaxe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Plaxe typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Plaxe 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. Plaxe. 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:
- 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:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Plaxe typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Janice Plaxe 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. Plaxe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Plaxe accept my insurance?
Dr. Plaxe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 394-3088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plaxe accept in Boca Raton, FL?
Dr. Plaxe in Boca Raton, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Globe Life
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
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Where is Dr. Plaxe's office located?
Dr. Janice Plaxe's Primary Practice
3848 Fau Blvd Ste 210
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 394-3088
What hospitals are Dr. Plaxe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Plaxe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Janice Plaxe?
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What is Dr. Plaxe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plaxe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326144825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plaxe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plaxe
What is Dr. Janice Plaxe's specialty?
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.