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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alena, Hospitalist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Caroline Alena, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Alena is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alena’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alena’s office at (205) 297-9411.
What languages does Dr. Alena speak?
Dr. Alena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Alena typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Alena 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. Alena. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Alena typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Caroline Alena may include:
Please contact Dr. Alena's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alena accept my insurance?
Dr. Alena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 297-9411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alena accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Alena in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alena's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alena affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alena has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alena's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528395696.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alena
What is Dr. Caroline Alena's specialty?
Dr. Alena is a Hospitalist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is Dr. Caroline Alena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alena is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Caroline Alena accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Caroline Alena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Caroline Alena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alena's office at (205) 297-9411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Caroline Alena?
Please contact Dr. Alena's office at (205) 297-9411 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Alena's office located?
Dr. Alena's office is located in Birmingham, AL.
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