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Who is Dr. Garcia Alicea, Family Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Michael Garcia Alicea, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Garcia Alicea is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia Alicea’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia Alicea’s office at (773) 584-6200.
What languages does Dr. Garcia Alicea speak?
Dr. Garcia Alicea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Garcia Alicea typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Garcia Alicea 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. Garcia Alicea. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Overweight
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Body Weight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Garcia Alicea typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Garcia Alicea may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Garcia Alicea's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Garcia Alicea accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia Alicea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 584-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia Alicea accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Garcia Alicea in Chicago, IL 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Garcia Alicea's office located?
Dr. Michael Garcia Alicea's Primary Practice
1940 S Western Ave # 205
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 584-6200
What is Dr. Garcia Alicea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia Alicea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780314088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia Alicea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia Alicea
What is Dr. Michael Garcia Alicea's specialty?
Dr. Garcia Alicea is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michael Garcia Alicea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia Alicea is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Michael Garcia Alicea accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Michael Garcia Alicea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Garcia Alicea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia Alicea's office at (773) 584-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Garcia Alicea?
Please contact Dr. Garcia Alicea's office at (773) 584-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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