Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Placek, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Honolulu, HI?
What languages does Dr. Placek speak?
Dr. Placek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Placek typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
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 Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
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
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Placek typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Placek's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
AlohaCare
Conifer Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Quest
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Placek affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Placek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Placek's NPI number?A 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