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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alter, Internist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. David Alter, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Alter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alter’s office at (708) 398-0287.
What languages does Dr. Alter speak?
Dr. Alter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alter treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alter 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. Alter. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Calcium
- Calcium
- Hypercalcemia
- Excess Calcium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8352: Hypercalcemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Alter perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Alter 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. Alter's office.
Does Dr. Alter accept my insurance?
Dr. Alter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 398-0287 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alter accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Alter in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alter's office located?
Dr. David Alter's Primary Practice
4220 W 95th St Ste 200
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 398-0287
What is Dr. Alter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396301057.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alter
What is Dr. David Alter's specialty?
Dr. Alter is a Internist near Oak Lawn, IL.
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. Alter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. David Alter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alter is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic 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 Internist?
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Is David Alter accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
Yes, Dr. David Alter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Alter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alter's office at (708) 398-0287 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Alter?
Please contact Dr. Alter's office at (708) 398-0287 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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