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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Topete, Family Medicine Specialist in Alamogordo, NM?
Dr. Alexander Topete, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alamogordo, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Topete is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Topete’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Topete’s office at (505) 439-6100.
What languages does Dr. Topete speak?
Dr. Topete and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Topete treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Topete 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. Topete. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- Atypical Anxiety
- Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Anxiety Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M109: Gout, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Which procedures does Dr. Topete perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Topete may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Topete's office.
Does Dr. Topete accept my insurance?
Dr. Topete accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 439-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Topete accept in Alamogordo, NM?
Dr. Topete in Alamogordo, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Topete's office located?
Dr. Alexander Topete's Primary Practice
2669 Scenic Dr
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(505) 439-6100
What is Dr. Topete's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Topete's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497372387.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Topete?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Topete
What is Dr. Alexander Topete's specialty?
Dr. Topete is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alamogordo, NM. 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. Contact Dr. Topete to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Topete affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Topete is affiliated with Christus Health 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
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Is Alexander Topete accepting new patients in Alamogordo, NM?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Topete is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Topete offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Topete's office at (505) 439-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Topete?
Please contact Dr. Topete's office at (505) 439-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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