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Dr. Maha Alchaer, MD

Dr. Maha Alchaer, MD

Allentown, PA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alchaer, Family Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Maha Alchaer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Alchaer completed her residency at Sacred Heart Hospital. Dr. Alchaer is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alchaer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alchaer’s office at (610) 433-7481.

    Where did Dr. Alchaer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Sacred Heart Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Aleppo

    Is Dr. Alchaer board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Maha Alchaer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alchaer speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alchaer treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alchaer 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. Alchaer. 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:

    • Overweight
    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    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:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Alchaer perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Maha Alchaer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alchaer's office.

    Does Dr. Alchaer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alchaer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 433-7481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alchaer accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Alchaer in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alchaer's office located?

    Dr. Maha Alchaer's Primary Practice

    3050 Hamilton Blvd

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (610) 433-7481

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    Dr. Maha Alchaer's Practice 2

    4379 Easton Ave # 101

    Bethlehem, PA 18020

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

    Dr. Alchaer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164603122.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alchaer?

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

    What is Dr. Maha Alchaer's specialty?

    Dr. Alchaer is a Family Medicine Specialist near Allentown, PA. 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. Alchaer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Maha Alchaer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alchaer is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Maha Alchaer accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Maha Alchaer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maha Alchaer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alchaer's office at (610) 433-7481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Maha Alchaer?

    Please contact Dr. Alchaer's office at (610) 433-7481 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Maha Alchaer have?

    Dr. Maha Alchaer is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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