Dr. Alexandra Briggs, MD

Lebanon, NH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Briggs, Surgeon in Lebanon, NH?

Dr. Alexandra Briggs, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lebanon, NH. Dr. Briggs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Briggs’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Briggs’s office at (603) 650-5000.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Briggs?

Dr. Alexandra Briggs, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Briggs empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma/Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lebanon, NH community, Dr. Briggs is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

What languages does Dr. Briggs speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Briggs typically treat?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Briggs 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. Briggs. 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:

Intestinal Obstruction
Bowel Obstruction
Blocked Intestines
Gut Blockage

ICD-10 Codes:

K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

Also known as:

Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
Subdural Hematoma
Head Bleed
Brain Hemorrhage
Head Injury

ICD-10 Codes:

S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

Also known as:

Abdominal Pain
Stomach Ache
Belly Pain
Stomach Pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

Also known as:

Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
Gallbladder Disease
Sudden Gallbladder Attack
Acute Cholecystitis
Sudden Gallbladder Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

K810: Acute cholecystitis

What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Briggs typically perform?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Briggs performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Briggs. 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:

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

CPT Codes:

47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

Does Dr. Briggs accept my insurance?

Dr. Briggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 650-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Briggs accept in Lebanon, NH?

Dr. Briggs in Lebanon, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Vermont
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Briggs' office located?

General Surgery

1 Medical Center Dr

Lebanon, NH 03756

(603) 650-5000

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What hospitals are Dr. Briggs affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Briggs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center,Lebanon, NH

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 9 Procedures

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

Dr. Briggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740422005.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Briggs?

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

What is Dr. Alexandra Briggs's specialty?

Dr. Briggs is a Surgeon near Lebanon, NH.

What does a Surgeon do?

General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

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

Yes, Dr. Briggs is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 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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