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Who is Dr. Alex, Anesthesiologist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Gijo Alex, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alex is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alex’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alex’s office at (305) 490-2946.
What languages does Dr. Alex speak?
Dr. Alex and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does Dr. Alex treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alex 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. Alex. 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:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Acute Appendicitis with Peritonitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Appendix Inflammation
- Appendix Pain
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Inflamed Appendix with Abdominal Infection
- Generalized Abdominal Inflammation from Appendix
- Peritoneal Infection from Appendicitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K37: Unspecified appendicitis
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K35200: Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, without perforation or abscess
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
- Long-term Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Alternating Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
Also known as:
- Broken left upper arm bone above the elbow, with bone out of place
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Displaced left supracondylar humerus fracture
- Left elbow fracture
- Broken arm bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42412A: Displaced simple supracondylar fracture without intercondylar fracture of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Removal of Internal Fixation Device
- Fractures
- Hardware removal surgery
- Implant removal procedure
- Fixation device extraction
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Which procedures does Dr. Alex perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gijo Alex may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alex's office.
Does Dr. Alex accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 490-2946 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alex accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Alex in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Parkland Community Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alex's office located?
What is Dr. Alex's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alex's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265675110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alex?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alex
What is Dr. Gijo Alex's specialty?
Dr. Alex is a Anesthesiologist near Dallas, TX. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Alex to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gijo Alex affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alex is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Medical Center Plano. 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 Gijo Alex accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Gijo Alex is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gijo Alex offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alex's office at (305) 490-2946 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gijo Alex?
Please contact Dr. Alex's office at (305) 490-2946 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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