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Dr. Alphaeus Wise, MD

Dr. Alphaeus Wise, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wise, Family Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Alphaeus Wise, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Wise completed his residency at University of Missouri. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and California Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Wise is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wise’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wise’s office at (925) 935-3113.

    Where did Dr. Wise go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Missouri

    • Medical School: Brigham Young University | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Wise board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Alphaeus Wise, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wise speak?

    Dr. Wise and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wise typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wise 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. Wise. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wise typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alphaeus Wise may include:

    Please contact Dr. Wise's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Wise accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wise accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 935-3113 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wise accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Wise in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wise's office located?

    Dr. Alphaeus Wise's Primary Practice

    1181 Boulevard Way Ste B

    Walnut Creek, CA 94595

    (925) 935-3113

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    Dr. Alphaeus Wise's Practice 2

    1150 Civic Dr Ste 100

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Family Physicians

    Professional Member

    California Academy of Family Physicians

    Professional Member

    What is Dr. Wise's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wise's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265475628.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wise?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wise

    What is Dr. Alphaeus Wise's specialty?

    Dr. Wise is a Family Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA.

    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 Dr. Alphaeus Wise affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wise is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Dr. Alphaeus Wise accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alphaeus Wise is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alphaeus Wise offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wise's office at (925) 935-3113 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alphaeus Wise?

    Please contact Dr. Wise's office at (925) 935-3113 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wise's office located?

    Dr. Wise's office is located in Walnut Creek, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alphaeus Wise have?

    Dr. Alphaeus Wise is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.