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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alqassem, Internist in Alamogordo, NM?
Dr. Nasser Alqassem, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alamogordo, NM with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Alqassem graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at St Joseph Mercy-Oakland Program. Dr. Alqassem is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alqassem’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alqassem’s office at (505) 437-8411.
Where did Dr. Alqassem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Mercy-Oakland Program
Medical School: Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alqassem speak?
Dr. Alqassem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alqassem treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alqassem 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. Alqassem. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes-related Nerve Pain
- Polyneuropathy from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1342: Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Which procedures does Dr. Alqassem perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nasser Alqassem 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. Alqassem's office.
Does Dr. Alqassem accept my insurance?
Dr. Alqassem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 437-8411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alqassem accept in Alamogordo, NM?
Dr. Alqassem in Alamogordo, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Mutual of Omaha
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alqassem's office located?
Dr. Nasser Alqassem's Primary Practice
2669 Scenic Dr
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(505) 437-8411
What is Dr. Alqassem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alqassem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043282395.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alqassem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alqassem
What is Dr. Nasser Alqassem's specialty?
Dr. Alqassem is a Internist near Alamogordo, NM.
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. Alqassem to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nasser Alqassem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alqassem is affiliated with Christus Health 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 Nasser Alqassem accepting new patients in Alamogordo, NM?
Yes, Dr. Nasser Alqassem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nasser Alqassem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alqassem's office at (505) 437-8411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nasser Alqassem?
Please contact Dr. Alqassem's office at (505) 437-8411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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