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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Albert, Hospitalist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Sarah Albert, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Albert is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Albert’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Albert’s office at (818) 700-5678.
What languages does Dr. Albert speak?
Dr. Albert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Albert treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Albert 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. Albert. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Albert perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sarah Albert may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Albert's office.
Does Dr. Albert accept my insurance?
Dr. Albert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 700-5678 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albert accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Albert in Santa Cruz, 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
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Albert's office located?
Dr. Sarah Albert's Primary Practice
1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(818) 700-5678
What is Dr. Albert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Albert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821413899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Albert
What is Dr. Sarah Albert's specialty?
Dr. Albert is a Hospitalist near Santa Cruz, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Albert to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah Albert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Albert is affiliated with Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Sarah Albert accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Albert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Albert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Albert's office at (818) 700-5678 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Albert?
Please contact Dr. Albert's office at (818) 700-5678 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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