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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alegre, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Arroyo Grande, CA?
Dr. Richard Alegre, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Arroyo Grande, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alegre is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alegre’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alegre’s office at (586) 263-2976.
What languages does Dr. Alegre speak?
Dr. Alegre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alegre treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alegre 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. Alegre. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Procedure Not Performed Due to Patient Leaving
- Patient left before treatment
- Did not wait to be seen
- Treatment abandoned by patient
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5321: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Alegre perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Alegre may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alegre's office.
Does Dr. Alegre accept my insurance?
Dr. Alegre accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (586) 263-2976 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alegre accept in Arroyo Grande, CA?
Dr. Alegre in Arroyo Grande, 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
Clinicas del Camino Real
Gold Coast Health Plan
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alegre's office located?
Dr. Richard Alegre's Primary Practice
345 S Halcyon Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(586) 263-2976
What is Dr. Alegre's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alegre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538552534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alegre?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alegre
What is Dr. Richard Alegre's specialty?
Dr. Alegre is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Arroyo Grande, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Alegre to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Alegre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alegre is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. John's Regional Medical Center, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage 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 Richard Alegre accepting new patients in Arroyo Grande, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Alegre is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Alegre offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alegre's office at (586) 263-2976 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Alegre?
Please contact Dr. Alegre's office at (586) 263-2976 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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