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Dr. Alexander Simao, DO

Schenectady, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Simao, Family Medicine Specialist in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Alexander Simao, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Simao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simao’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simao’s office at (518) 370-1441.

    What languages does Dr. Simao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Simao typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Simao 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. Simao. 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Simao typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Simao may include:

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

    Does Dr. Simao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Simao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 370-1441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Simao accept in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Simao in Schenectady, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Nascentia Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Simao's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Simao's Primary Practice

    1044 State St

    Schenectady, NY 12307

    (518) 370-1441

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    Dr. Alexander Simao's Practice 2

    3040 Broadway

    Schenectady, NY 12306

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    Dr. Alexander Simao's Practice 3

    1714 Route 9 Ste A

    Halfmoon, NY 12065

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

    Dr. Simao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336599216.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simao?

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

    What is Dr. Alexander Simao's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Alexander Simao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Simao is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny, Albany Med South Clinical Campus 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Alexander Simao accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Simao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Simao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Simao's office at (518) 370-1441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Simao?

    Please contact Dr. Simao's office at (518) 370-1441 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Simao's office located?

    Dr. Simao's offices are located in Schenectady, NY and Halfmoon, NY.