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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morcos, Internist in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Nermine Morcos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Morcos graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Morcos is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morcos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morcos’s office at (949) 588-7262.
Where did Dr. Morcos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Morcos speak?
Dr. Morcos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Morcos treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Morcos 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. Morcos. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Morcos perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nermine Morcos 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Morcos' office.
Does Dr. Morcos accept my insurance?
Dr. Morcos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 588-7262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morcos accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Morcos in Laguna Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Morcos' office located?
Dr. Nermine Morcos' Primary Practice
23521 Paseo de Valencia Ste 108
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 588-7262
What is Dr. Morcos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morcos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447381439.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morcos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morcos
What is Dr. Nermine Morcos's specialty?
Dr. Morcos is a Internist near Laguna Hills, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Morcos to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nermine Morcos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morcos is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, 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
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Is Nermine Morcos accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nermine Morcos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nermine Morcos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morcos's office at (949) 588-7262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nermine Morcos?
Please contact Dr. Morcos's office at (949) 588-7262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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