Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alikhan, Hospitalist in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Saira Alikhan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Alikhan graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alikhan is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alikhan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alikhan’s office at (321) 434-9000.
Where did Dr. Alikhan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Alikhan board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Saira Alikhan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alikhan speak?
Dr. Alikhan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Alikhan treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Alikhan 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. Alikhan. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72009A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alikhan perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Saira Alikhan may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alikhan's office.
Does Dr. Alikhan accept my insurance?
Dr. Alikhan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 434-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alikhan accept in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Alikhan in Melbourne, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Freedom Health
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
Ucare
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Where is Dr. Alikhan's office located?
Dr. Saira Alikhan's Primary Practice
8745 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 434-9000
What is Dr. Alikhan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alikhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407800329.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alikhan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alikhan
What is Dr. Saira Alikhan's specialty?
Dr. Alikhan is a Hospitalist near Melbourne, FL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Alikhan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Saira Alikhan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alikhan is affiliated with Cape Canaveral Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Saira Alikhan accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?
Yes, Dr. Saira Alikhan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saira Alikhan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alikhan's office at (321) 434-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saira Alikhan?
Please contact Dr. Alikhan's office at (321) 434-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saira Alikhan have?
Dr. Saira Alikhan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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