Who is Dr. Alger, Family Medicine Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Where did Dr. Alger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Family Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
Is Dr. Alger board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Marsha Alger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alger speak?
Dr. Alger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alger typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alger 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. Alger. 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:
- 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
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alger typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Marsha Alger may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Alger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alger accept my insurance?
Dr. Alger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 522-1133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alger accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Alger in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
H & R Block
Humana
Integrated Home Care Services
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alger's office located?
Dr. Marsha Alger's Primary Practice
2405 Research Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 522-1133
What hospitals are Dr. Alger affiliated with?
Dr. Alger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902840028.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alger