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Who is Dr. Brigham, Internist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Alfonso Brigham, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Brigham completed his residency at Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Internal Medicine. Dr. Brigham is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brigham’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brigham’s office at (310) 263-5700.
Where did Dr. Brigham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca
What languages does Dr. Brigham speak?
Dr. Brigham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Brigham typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Brigham 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. Brigham. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Brigham typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Brigham 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. Brigham. 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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Brigham accept my insurance?
Dr. Brigham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 263-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brigham accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Brigham in Long Beach, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
City of Providence (RI)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brigham's office located?
Dr. Alfonso Brigham also offers virtual visits
Dr. Alfonso Brigham's Primary Practice
2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90806
(310) 263-5700
What is Dr. Brigham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brigham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902858343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brigham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brigham
What is Dr. Alfonso Brigham's specialty?
Dr. Brigham is a Internist near Long Beach, 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.