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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alekal, Pediatrician in Costa Mesa, CA?
Dr. Prashanti Alekal, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Costa Mesa, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Alekal is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alekal’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alekal’s office at (714) 557-4080.
Is Dr. Alekal board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Prashanti Alekal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Alekal speak?
Dr. Alekal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Alekal treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alekal 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. Alekal. 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Gonorrhea of the Anus and Rectum
- Gonorrhea
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Anal gonorrhea
- Rectal gonorrhea
- GC anal infection
- GC infection
- The Clap
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A546: Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum
- A549: Gonococcal infection, unspecified
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:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
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:
- Chlamydia of the Anus and Rectum
- Anal Disorder
- Chlamydia Infection
- Rectal Disorder
- Anal chlamydia
- Rectal chlamydia
- Chlamydia proctitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A563: Chlamydial infection of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alekal perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Prashanti Alekal may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alekal's office.
Does Dr. Alekal accept my insurance?
Dr. Alekal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 557-4080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alekal accept in Costa Mesa, CA?
Dr. Alekal in Costa 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
CalOptima
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Planned Administrators
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alekal's office located?
Dr. Prashanti Alekal's Primary Practice
1190 Baker St Ste 100
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-4080
Dr. Prashanti Alekal's Practice 2
1155 W Central Ave Ste 107
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(888) 499-9303
What is Dr. Alekal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alekal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194874693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alekal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alekal
What is Dr. Prashanti Alekal's specialty?
Dr. Alekal is a Pediatrician near Costa Mesa, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Alekal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Prashanti Alekal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alekal is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Prashanti Alekal accepting new patients in Costa Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prashanti Alekal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashanti Alekal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alekal's office at (714) 557-4080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prashanti Alekal?
Please contact Dr. Alekal's office at (714) 557-4080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prashanti Alekal have?
Dr. Prashanti Alekal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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