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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Linker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Mountain View, CA?
Dr. Alex Linker, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mountain View, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Linker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Linker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Linker’s office at (408) 934-7800.
What languages does Dr. Linker speak?
Dr. Linker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Linker typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Linker 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. Linker. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, 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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Linker typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alex Linker may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Linker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Linker accept my insurance?
Dr. Linker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 934-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Linker accept in Mountain View, CA?
Dr. Linker in Mountain View, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Linker's office located?
Dr. Alex Linker's Primary Practice
701 E El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
(408) 934-7800
What is Dr. Linker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Linker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881987519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Linker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Linker
What is Dr. Alex Linker's specialty?
Dr. Linker is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Mountain View, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alex Linker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Linker is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alex Linker accepting new patients in Mountain View, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Linker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Linker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Linker's office at (408) 934-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Linker?
Please contact Dr. Linker's office at (408) 934-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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