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Dr. Alexandra Leader, MD
Norfolk, VA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Leader, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Alexandra Leader, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Leader graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program. Dr. Leader is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leader’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leader’s office.
Where did Dr. Leader go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: CEME/Mount Sinai Medical Center Program
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Leader speak?
Dr. Leader and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Leader treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leader 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. Leader. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, 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:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Which procedures does Dr. Leader perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alexandra Leader may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Leader's office.
Does Dr. Leader accept my insurance?
Dr. Leader 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. Leader accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Leader in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
El Paso First Health Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Leader's office located?
What is Dr. Leader's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leader's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346568029.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leader?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leader
What is Dr. Alexandra Leader's specialty?
Dr. Leader is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Norfolk, VA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Leader to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexandra Leader affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Leader is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters, El Paso Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Leader accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Leader is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandra Leader offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leader's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandra Leader?
Please contact Dr. Leader's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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