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Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre, MD

Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

La Habra, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alas-Pocasangre, Family Medicine Specialist in La Habra, CA?

    Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Habra, CA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Alas-Pocasangre graduated from University Of El Salvador and completed his residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Alas-Pocasangre is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alas-Pocasangre’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alas-Pocasangre’s office at (562) 691-7100.

    Where did Dr. Alas-Pocasangre go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University Of El Salvador | University Of El Salvador

    Is Dr. Alas-Pocasangre board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alas-Pocasangre speak?

    Dr. Alas-Pocasangre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alas-Pocasangre typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alas-Pocasangre 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. Alas-Pocasangre. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Contraceptive Device Follow-up
    • Birth Control Surveillance
    • Family Planning Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3049: Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alas-Pocasangre typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre may include:

    Please contact Dr. Alas-Pocasangre's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Alas-Pocasangre accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alas-Pocasangre accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 691-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alas-Pocasangre accept in La Habra, CA?

    Dr. Alas-Pocasangre in La Habra, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alas-Pocasangre's office located?

    Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre's Primary Practice

    325 E La Habra Blvd

    La Habra, CA 90631

    (562) 691-7100

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

    Dr. Alas-Pocasangre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720189186.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alas-Pocasangre?

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

    What is Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre's specialty?

    Dr. Alas-Pocasangre is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Habra, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alas-Pocasangre is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre accepting new patients in La Habra, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alas-Pocasangre's office at (562) 691-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre?

    Please contact Dr. Alas-Pocasangre's office at (562) 691-7100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alas-Pocasangre's office located?

    Dr. Alas-Pocasangre's office is located in La Habra, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre have?

    Dr. Juan Alas-Pocasangre is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.