32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alper, Pediatrician in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Marina Alper, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Alper graduated from Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University and completed her residency at Comm Med Ctr-University Med Ct, Pediatrics. Dr. Alper is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alper’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alper’s office at (559) 271-6300.
Where did Dr. Alper go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Comm Med Ctr-University Med Ct, Pediatrics
Medical School: Second Moscow Med Inst, Russian State Med University, Moscow, Russia | Vinnitsa National Pirogov Memorial Medical University | Second Tashkent State Medical Institute
Is Dr. Alper board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Marina Alper, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Alper speak?
Dr. Alper and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Alper typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alper 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. Alper. 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Child Development Check
- Developmental Milestones Screening
- Early Intervention Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tonsillitis
- Inflamed Tonsils
- Tonsil Infection
- Sore Tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Alper typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alper 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. Alper. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Alper accept my insurance?
Dr. Alper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 271-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alper accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Alper in Fresno, 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
Asante
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alper's office located?
Dr. Marina Alper's Primary Practice
7355 N Palm Ave Ste 100
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 271-6300
What is Dr. Alper's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609817337.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alper?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alper
What is Dr. Marina Alper's specialty?
Dr. Alper is a Pediatrician near Fresno, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Marina Alper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alper is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Marina Alper accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marina Alper is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marina Alper offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alper's office at (559) 271-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marina Alper?
Please contact Dr. Alper's office at (559) 271-6300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marina Alper have?
Dr. Marina Alper is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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