37 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Holcomb, Internist in Far Rockaway, NY?
Dr. Alvin Holcomb, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Far Rockaway, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Holcomb completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine; Jewish Hosp Of Cincinnati, Internal Medicine. Dr. Holcomb is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Holcomb’s office.
Where did Dr. Holcomb go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine; Jewish Hosp Of Cincinnati, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh
What languages does Dr. Holcomb speak?
Dr. Holcomb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Holcomb typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Holcomb 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. Holcomb. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
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:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Holcomb typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Holcomb 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. Holcomb. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Holcomb accept my insurance?
Dr. Holcomb 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. Holcomb accept in Far Rockaway, NY?
Dr. Holcomb in Far Rockaway, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Healthfirst New York
NYS Hamaspik Association
VillageCare of New York
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Where is Dr. Holcomb's office located?
What is Dr. Holcomb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Holcomb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447340237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Holcomb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Holcomb
What is Dr. Alvin Holcomb's specialty?
Dr. Holcomb is a Internist near Far Rockaway, NY.
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.