20 Years of Experience
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. 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 Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Morcos typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Morcos typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Morcos 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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.
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, 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
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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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