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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. Dr. Alekal is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alekal’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Alekal typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
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:
- 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:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Alekal typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Alekal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is this Dr. Prashanti Alekal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alekal is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Uci 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 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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