Who is Dr. Ecarma, Internist in Lompoc, CA?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Ecarma typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ecarma typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Ecarma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Imperial Health Holdings
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ecarma's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ecarma affiliated with?
Dr. Ecarma has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ecarma's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.