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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Placek, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Alexander Placek, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Placek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Placek’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Placek’s office at (808) 691-4271.
What languages does Dr. Placek speak?
Dr. Placek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Placek treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Placek 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. Placek. 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:
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Descending Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous descending colon growth
- Descending colon adenoma
- Descending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Other Red Blood Cell Abnormality
- Blood
- RBC Disorders
- Atypical Red Blood Cells
- Blood Cell Irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R718: Other abnormality of red blood cells
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
- Gastric Polyp
- Duodenal Polyp
- Stomach Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
- K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
Also known as:
- Other Specific Anemias
- Anemia
- Uncommon anemia
- Rare anemia
- Specific anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6489: Other specified anemias
Also known as:
- Rectal Polyp
- Rectal Disorder
- Rectal Growth
- Colon Polyp
- Benign Rectal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- K621: Rectal polyp
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Urine Findings
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine test results
- Various abnormal urine findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R82998: Other abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Non-cancerous Rectum Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Rectal Disorder
- Benign rectal tumor
- Rectal neoplasm
- Non-malignant rectal mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D128: Benign neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Esophagus Inflammation
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Inflamed Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2080: Other esophagitis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Lymphocytosis
- Blood Disorder
- High lymphocyte count
- Elevated lymphocytes
- Lymphocyte increase
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72820: Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
Which procedures does Dr. Placek perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alexander Placek may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Placek's office.
Does Dr. Placek accept my insurance?
Dr. Placek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 691-4271 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Placek accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Placek in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlohaCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Community Care Network
Conifer Health Solutions
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Quest
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Placek's office located?
Dr. Alexander Placek's Primary Practice
1301 Punchbowl St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 691-4271
What is Dr. Placek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Placek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588198634.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Placek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Placek
What is Dr. Alexander Placek's specialty?
Dr. Placek is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Honolulu, HI. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Placek to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Placek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Placek is affiliated with The Queen's 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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Is Alexander Placek accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Placek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Placek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Placek's office at (808) 691-4271 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Placek?
Please contact Dr. Placek's office at (808) 691-4271 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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