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Dr. David Alcantara, MD

Physiatrist

Portsmouth, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alcantara, Physiatrist in Portsmouth, VA?

    Dr. David Alcantara, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alcantara graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Alcantara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alcantara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alcantara’s office at (757) 397-6930.

    Where did Dr. Alcantara go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Alcantara speak?

    Dr. Alcantara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Alcantara typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Alcantara 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. Alcantara. 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Alcantara typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. David Alcantara may include:

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

    Does Dr. Alcantara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alcantara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 397-6930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alcantara accept in Portsmouth, VA?

    Dr. Alcantara in Portsmouth, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Selman and company

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alcantara's office located?

    Mast One

    1040 University Blvd

    Portsmouth, VA 23703

    (757) 397-6930

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    Dr. David Alcantara's Practice 2

    930 W 21st St

    Norfolk, VA 23517

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    Dr. David Alcantara's Practice 3

    4421 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 101

    Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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    What is Dr. Alcantara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alcantara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508022351.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alcantara?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alcantara

    What is Dr. David Alcantara's specialty?

    Dr. Alcantara is a Physiatrist near Portsmouth, VA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. David Alcantara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alcantara is affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Shore Memorial 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. David Alcantara accepting new patients in Portsmouth, VA?

    Yes, Dr. David Alcantara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Alcantara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alcantara's office at (757) 397-6930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Alcantara?

    Please contact Dr. Alcantara's office at (757) 397-6930 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alcantara's office located?

    Dr. Alcantara's offices are located in Portsmouth, VA, Norfolk, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA.