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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wexler, Internist in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Richard Wexler, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wexler graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wexler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wexler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wexler’s office at (562) 431-3535.
Where did Dr. Wexler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Wexler board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wexler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wexler speak?
Dr. Wexler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wexler treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wexler 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. Wexler. 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:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Wexler perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Wexler may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wexler's office.
Does Dr. Wexler accept my insurance?
Dr. Wexler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 431-3535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wexler accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Wexler in Los Alamitos, 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
CalOptima
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gilsbar
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wexler's office located?
Dr. Richard Wexler's Primary Practice
10861 Cherry St Ste 301
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 431-3535
What is Dr. Wexler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wexler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679625362.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wexler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wexler
What is Dr. Richard Wexler's specialty?
Dr. Wexler is a Internist near Los Alamitos, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Wexler to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Wexler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wexler is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Richard Wexler accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wexler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Wexler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wexler's office at (562) 431-3535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Wexler?
Please contact Dr. Wexler's office at (562) 431-3535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Wexler have?
Dr. Richard Wexler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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