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Who is Dr. Ecarma, Internist in Lompoc, CA?
Dr. Alex Ecarma, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lompoc, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ecarma graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Mercer U. Dr. Ecarma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ecarma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ecarma’s office at (805) 489-4261.
Where did Dr. Ecarma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercer U
Medical School: Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine | Ross University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Ecarma board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alex Ecarma, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ecarma speak?
Dr. Ecarma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ecarma treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ecarma 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. Ecarma. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urethral Catheter Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infected urinary catheter
- Inflammation from urethral catheter
- Foley catheter infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Ecarma perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alex Ecarma 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. Ecarma's office.
Does Dr. Ecarma accept my insurance?
Dr. Ecarma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 489-4261 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ecarma accept in Lompoc, CA?
Dr. Ecarma in Lompoc, 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 Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ecarma's office located?
What is Dr. Ecarma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ecarma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972534212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ecarma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ecarma
What is Dr. Alex Ecarma's specialty?
Dr. Ecarma is a Internist near Lompoc, 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. Ecarma to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alex Ecarma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ecarma is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alex Ecarma accepting new patients in Lompoc, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Ecarma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Ecarma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ecarma's office at (805) 489-4261 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Ecarma?
Please contact Dr. Ecarma's office at (805) 489-4261 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alex Ecarma have?
Dr. Alex Ecarma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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