AS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scales, Hospitalist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Alexander Scales, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Scales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scales’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scales’s office at (206) 520-5000.
What languages does Dr. Scales speak?
Dr. Scales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Scales treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Scales 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. Scales. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Which procedures does Dr. Scales perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Scales may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Scales' office.
Does Dr. Scales accept my insurance?
Dr. Scales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scales accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Scales in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Scales' office located?
What is Dr. Scales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437643541.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scales
What is Dr. Alexander Scales's specialty?
Dr. Scales is a Hospitalist near Seattle, WA. 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. Contact Dr. Scales to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Scales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scales is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 Hospitalist?
Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Alexander Scales accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Scales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Scales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scales's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Scales?
Please contact Dr. Scales's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Hospitalist Near Seattle, WA
MS
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Marie Sears, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Seattle, WA
KR
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Karen Robbins, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Seattle, WA
AV
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Adam Van Buskirk, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Seattle, WA