24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chrysanthis, Internist in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Alexandra Chrysanthis, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Chrysanthis graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chrysanthis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chrysanthis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chrysanthis’s office.
Where did Dr. Chrysanthis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Mary Medical Center Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Chrysanthis board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Chrysanthis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chrysanthis speak?
Dr. Chrysanthis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chrysanthis typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chrysanthis 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. Chrysanthis. 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 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chrysanthis typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Chrysanthis 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. Chrysanthis. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- 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
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
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
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Chrysanthis accept my insurance?
Dr. Chrysanthis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chrysanthis accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Chrysanthis in Los Alamitos, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chrysanthis' office located?
Dr. Alexandra Chrysanthis' Primary Practice
10861 Cherry St Ste 210
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
What is Dr. Chrysanthis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chrysanthis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588734974.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chrysanthis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chrysanthis
What is Dr. Alexandra Chrysanthis's specialty?
Dr. Chrysanthis is a Internist near Los Alamitos, 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. Alexandra Chrysanthis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chrysanthis is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Usc Arcadia Hospital, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence St. Jude 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 Alexandra Chrysanthis accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Chrysanthis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandra Chrysanthis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chrysanthis's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandra Chrysanthis?
Please contact Dr. Chrysanthis's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexandra Chrysanthis have?
Dr. Alexandra Chrysanthis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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10861 Cherry St Ste 210
Los Alamitos, CA 90720