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Dr. Thomas Alcox, MD

Dr. Thomas Alcox, MD

Lees Summit, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alcox, Internist in Lees Summit, MO?

    Dr. Thomas Alcox, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lees Summit, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alcox graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Alcox is fluent in English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Finnish, French, Georgian, Greek, Modern (1453-), Gujarati, Japanese, Kashmiri, Latvian, Macedonian, Malayalam, Moldavian, Moldovan, Nepali, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Samoan, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Vietnamese, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alcox’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alcox’s office at (816) 347-5100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alcox?

    Dr. Thomas Alcox, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alcox empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lees Summit/MO community, Dr. Alcox is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Alcox go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Alcox board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Alcox, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alcox speak?

    Dr. Alcox and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • Bulgarian

    • English

    • Finnish

    • French

    • Georgian

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Gujarati

    • Japanese

    • Kashmiri

    • Latvian

    • Macedonian

    • Malayalam

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Nepali

    • Panjabi

    • Polish

    • Portuguese

    • Punjabi

    • Romanian

    • Samoan

    • Spanish

    • Swedish

    • Tagalog

    • Tamil

    • Telugu

    • Thai

    • Vietnamese

    • Yoruba

    What conditions does Dr. Alcox treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Alcox 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. Alcox. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    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 Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    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:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Which procedures does Dr. Alcox perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Alcox may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alcox's office.

    Does Dr. Alcox accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alcox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 347-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alcox accept in Lees Summit, MO?

    Dr. Alcox in Lees Summit, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alcox's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Alcox's Primary Practice

    20 NE Saint Lukes Blvd

    Lees Summit, MO 64086

    (816) 347-5100

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    Dr. Thomas Alcox's Practice 2

    1307 E North Ave

    Belton, MO 64012

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    Dr. Thomas Alcox's Practice 3

    1101 S 7 Hwy

    Blue Springs, MO 64014

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    What is Dr. Alcox's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alcox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710910807.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alcox?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alcox

    What is Dr. Thomas Alcox's specialty?

    Dr. Alcox is a Internist near Lees Summit, MO.

    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. Alcox to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Alcox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alcox is affiliated with Saint Luke's East Hospital 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?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Thomas Alcox accepting new patients in Lees Summit, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Alcox is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Alcox offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alcox's office at (816) 347-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Alcox?

    Please contact Dr. Alcox's office at (816) 347-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Alcox have?

    Dr. Thomas Alcox is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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