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Dr. Serge Alerte, MD

Jamaica, NY

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alerte, Internist in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Serge Alerte, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Alerte graduated from UniversitÈ d'Etat d'HaÔti FacultÈ de MÈdecine et de Pharmacie and completed his residency at N Shore Univ Hp-Forest Hills, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alerte is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alerte’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alerte’s office at (718) 525-5600.

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

    • Residency: N Shore Univ Hp-Forest Hills, Internal Medicine | NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Universite D',Etat D',Haiti | UniversitÈ d'Etat d'HaÔti FacultÈ de MÈdecine et de Pharmacie | Abia State University Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Alerte board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Serge Alerte, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alerte speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Alerte treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Alerte 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. Alerte. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • E113291: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure 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:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Blood Pressure Check with Abnormal Findings
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Screening
    • Abnormal BP Reading
    • Blood Pressure Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0131: Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Alerte perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Serge Alerte may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alerte's office.

    Does Dr. Alerte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alerte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 525-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alerte accept in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Alerte in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Deutsche Bank

    • Elderplan

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Alerte's office located?

    Dr. Serge Alerte's Primary Practice

    16959 137th Ave

    Jamaica, NY 11434

    (718) 525-5600

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

    Dr. Alerte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457394496.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alerte?

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

    What is Dr. Serge Alerte's specialty?

    Dr. Alerte is a Internist near Jamaica, NY.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Alerte to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Serge Alerte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alerte is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Serge Alerte accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Serge Alerte is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Serge Alerte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alerte's office at (718) 525-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Serge Alerte?

    Please contact Dr. Alerte's office at (718) 525-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Serge Alerte have?

    Dr. Serge Alerte is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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