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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Efird, Internist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Alex Efird, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Efird graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Efird is fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Efird’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Efird’s office at (206) 386-9505.
Where did Dr. Efird go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University Of Wa Affiliated Hosps | University of Washington School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Tucom-Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Efird board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alex Efird, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Efird speak?
Dr. Efird and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Efird typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Efird 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. Efird. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Efird typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alex Efird 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. Efird's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Efird accept my insurance?
Dr. Efird accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 386-9505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Efird accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Efird in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Efird's office located?
What is Dr. Efird's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Efird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669469144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Efird?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Efird
What is Dr. Alex Efird's specialty?
Dr. Efird is a Internist near Seattle, WA.
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.
Is this Dr. Alex Efird affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Efird is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Swedish Issaquah Campus, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish Edmonds Campus 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alex Efird accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Efird is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Efird offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Efird's office at (206) 386-9505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Efird?
Please contact Dr. Efird's office at (206) 386-9505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alex Efird have?
Dr. Alex Efird is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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