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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alexander, Internist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Beena Alexander, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alexander graduated from Christian Medical College and completed her residency at Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (718) 581-1000.
Where did Dr. Alexander go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Internal Medicine | Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Christian Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Vellore- Tn- India | Christian Medical College | Stanley Med College
Is Dr. Alexander board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Beena Alexander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?
Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does Dr. Alexander treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Amputation Aftercare
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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:
- 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:
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Alexander perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Alexander performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alexander. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 581-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Alexander in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Villagecare
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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104813054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander
What is Dr. Beena Alexander's specialty?
Dr. Alexander is a Internist near Bronx, NY.
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. Alexander to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Beena Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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
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Is Beena Alexander accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Beena Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Beena Alexander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (718) 581-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Beena Alexander?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (718) 581-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Beena Alexander have?
Dr. Beena Alexander is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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