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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Casillas, Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Alejandra Casillas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Casillas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Casillas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Casillas’s office at (310) 794-3508.
Is Dr. Casillas board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alejandra Casillas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Casillas speak?
Dr. Casillas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Casillas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Casillas 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. Casillas. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Casillas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alejandra Casillas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Casillas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Casillas accept my insurance?
Dr. Casillas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-3508 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Casillas accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Casillas in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
University of California
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Where is Dr. Casillas' office located?
Dr. Alejandra Casillas' Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 794-3508
What is Dr. Casillas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Casillas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205026721.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Casillas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Casillas
What is Dr. Alejandra Casillas's specialty?
Dr. Casillas is a Internist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Alejandra Casillas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Casillas is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alejandra Casillas accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alejandra Casillas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandra Casillas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Casillas's office at (310) 794-3508 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandra Casillas?
Please contact Dr. Casillas's office at (310) 794-3508 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alejandra Casillas have?
Dr. Alejandra Casillas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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