Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hira, Physiatrist in New Port Richey, FL?
Dr. Alekh Hira, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New Port Richey, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hira graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Hira is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hira’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hira’s office at (727) 376-6578.
Where did Dr. Hira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hira speak?
Dr. Hira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hira typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hira 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. Hira. 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:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hira typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Alekh Hira may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Hira's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hira accept my insurance?
Dr. Hira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 376-6578 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hira accept in New Port Richey, FL?
Dr. Hira in New Port Richey, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hira's office located?
Dr. Alekh Hira's Primary Practice
5347 Main St Ste 202
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 376-6578
What is Dr. Hira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669510624.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hira
What is Dr. Alekh Hira's specialty?
Dr. Hira is a Physiatrist near New Port Richey, FL.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Alekh Hira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hira is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, Tampa General 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
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Is Alekh Hira accepting new patients in New Port Richey, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alekh Hira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alekh Hira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hira's office at (727) 376-6578 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alekh Hira?
Please contact Dr. Hira's office at (727) 376-6578 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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