Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Harb, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Alama Harb, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Harb graduated from Damascus University, School of Medicine, Damascus, Syria. Dr. Harb is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harb’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harb’s office at (619) 543-3183.
Where did Dr. Harb go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Damascus University, School of Medicine, Damascus, Syria | Cleveland Clinic, Meridia program, Cleveland | Scripps Health, Mercy Program, San Diego | Primary Care Physician for Concierge Medicine Patients
What languages does Dr. Harb speak?
Dr. Harb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Harb treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Harb 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. Harb. 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:
- 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
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:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Multiple system atrophy
- MSA
- Shy-Drager syndrome
- Degenerative autonomic disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G903: Multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Genetic Syndrome
- Birth Defects
- Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
- Uncommon Congenital Syndromes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Harb perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alama Harb may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Harb's office.
Does Dr. Harb accept my insurance?
Dr. Harb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3183 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Harb accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Harb in San Diego, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Harb's office located?
What is Dr. Harb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Harb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538195078.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harb
What is Dr. Alama Harb's specialty?
Dr. Harb is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
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. Harb to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alama Harb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Harb is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?
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Is Alama Harb accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alama Harb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alama Harb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Harb's office at (619) 543-3183 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alama Harb?
Please contact Dr. Harb's office at (619) 543-3183 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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