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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanchez-Alma, Pediatrician in Plantation, FL?
Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Plantation, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Sanchez-Alma graduated from Republic University and completed his residency at Miami Children's Hospital Program. Dr. Sanchez-Alma is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez-Alma’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez-Alma’s office at (954) 474-5437.
Where did Dr. Sanchez-Alma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Miami Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Republic University | Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
What languages does Dr. Sanchez-Alma speak?
Dr. Sanchez-Alma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sanchez-Alma treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sanchez-Alma 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. Sanchez-Alma. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infantile Eczema
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Baby eczema
- Childhood atopic dermatitis
- Infant skin rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2083: Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Which procedures does Dr. Sanchez-Alma perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma 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. Sanchez-Alma's office.
Does Dr. Sanchez-Alma accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanchez-Alma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 474-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez-Alma accept in Plantation, FL?
Dr. Sanchez-Alma in Plantation, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sanchez-Alma's office located?
Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma's Primary Practice
817 S University Dr Ste 101
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 474-5437
Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma's Practice 2
1851 NW 125th Ave Ste 150
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 431-0131
What is Dr. Sanchez-Alma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanchez-Alma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740366301.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez-Alma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez-Alma
What is Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma's specialty?
Dr. Sanchez-Alma is a Pediatrician near Plantation, FL. 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. Sanchez-Alma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanchez-Alma is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Miramar 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 Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma accepting new patients in Plantation, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez-Alma's office at (954) 474-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez-Alma's office at (954) 474-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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