Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alfakara, Internist in Grand Rapids, MI?
What languages does Dr. Alfakara speak?
Dr. Alfakara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alfakara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alfakara 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. Alfakara. 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:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alfakara typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Alfakara 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. Alfakara. 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:
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring Setup
- CGM Setup
- Ambulatory Glucose Monitoring
- Diabetes Sensor Placement
CPT Codes:
- 95249: Ambulatory continuous glucose monitoring of interstitial tissue fluid via a subcutaneous sensor for a minimum of 72 hours; patient-provided equipment, sensor placement, hook-up, calibration of monitor, patient training, and printout of recording
Does Dr. Alfakara accept my insurance?
Dr. Alfakara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 267-8950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alfakara accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Alfakara in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
McLaren Health Care
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alfakara's office located?
Dr. Dima Alfakara's Primary Practice
221 Michigan St NE Ste 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 267-8950
What hospitals are Dr. Alfakara affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alfakara has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alfakara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alfakara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295175529.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alfakara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alfakara
What is Dr. Dima Alfakara's specialty?
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.