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Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma, MD

Pediatrician

Plantation, FL

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. He has been practicing for over 30 years. 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. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez-Alma’s office.

    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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Sanchez-Alma typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with 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:

    • 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sanchez-Alma typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez-Alma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Sanchez-Alma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sanchez-Alma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Sanchez-Alma's NPI number?A 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.

    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 Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sanchez-Alma is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital West, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital 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 Dr. 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 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ben-Emir Sanchez-Alma?

    Please contact Dr. Sanchez-Alma's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sanchez-Alma's office located?

    Dr. Sanchez-Alma's office is located in Plantation, FL.