39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alangaden, Infectious Disease Specialist in Detroit, MI?
Dr. George Alangaden, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Alangaden completed his residency at Wayne State University and is currently affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Alangaden is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alangaden’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alangaden’s office at (313) 916-2556.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alangaden?
Dr. George Alangaden, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alangaden empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Infections In Transplant Patients, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Detroit, MI community, Dr. Alangaden is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Alangaden go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Wayne State University
Residency: Wayne State University
Medical School: Goa Medical College (Medical Education)
Is Dr. Alangaden board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. George Alangaden, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alangaden speak?
Dr. Alangaden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Malayalam
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Alangaden typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alangaden 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. Alangaden. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Alangaden typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. George Alangaden may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Alangaden's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alangaden accept my insurance?
Dr. Alangaden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 916-2556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alangaden accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Alangaden in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Alangaden's office located?
What is Dr. Alangaden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alangaden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194762799.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alangaden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alangaden
What is Dr. George Alangaden's specialty?
Dr. Alangaden is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Detroit, MI.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. George Alangaden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alangaden is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford West Bloomfield 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is George Alangaden accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?
Yes, Dr. George Alangaden is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Alangaden offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alangaden's office at (313) 916-2556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Alangaden?
Please contact Dr. Alangaden's office at (313) 916-2556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Alangaden have?
Dr. George Alangaden is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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