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Dr. Alexandra Evans, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Blue Bell, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Evans, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Blue Bell, PA?

    Dr. Alexandra Evans, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Blue Bell, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Evans is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Evans’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Evans’s office at (215) 542-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Evans speak?

    Dr. Evans and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Evans typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Evans 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. Evans. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Evans typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Evans may include:

    Please contact Dr. Evans' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Evans accept my insurance?

    Dr. Evans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 542-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Evans accept in Blue Bell, PA?

    Dr. Evans in Blue Bell, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Evans' office located?

    Suite 405

    1787 Sentry Pkwy W Ste 405

    Blue Bell, PA 19422

    (215) 542-3000

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    Dr. Alexandra Evans' Practice 2

    1500 Lansdowne Ave Ste G103

    Darby, PA 19023

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    Dr. Alexandra Evans' Practice 3

    1001 Baltimore Pike Ste 14LL

    Springfield, PA 19064

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    What is Dr. Evans's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Evans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427406925.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Evans?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Evans

    What is Dr. Alexandra Evans's specialty?

    Dr. Evans is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Blue Bell, PA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Alexandra Evans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Evans is affiliated with Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore 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 Dr. Alexandra Evans accepting new patients in Blue Bell, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Alexandra Evans is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexandra Evans offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Evans' office at (215) 542-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Evans?

    Please contact Dr. Evans' office at (215) 542-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Evans' office located?

    Dr. Evans' offices are located in Blue Bell, PA, Darby, PA, and Springfield, PA.