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Who is Dr. Stemer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Portage, IN?
Dr. Alexander Stemer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Portage, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Stemer graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Infectious Diseases; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Stemer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stemer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stemer’s office at (219) 922-3002.
Where did Dr. Stemer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Infectious Diseases; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine | Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine | Lincoln Memorial University / Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (
Is Dr. Stemer board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Stemer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stemer speak?
Dr. Stemer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Stemer treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Stemer 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. Stemer. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle condition
- Muscle problem
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M629: Disorder of muscle, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Proximal Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
What procedures does Dr. Stemer perform?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Stemer 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. Stemer. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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. Stemer accept my insurance?
Dr. Stemer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 922-3002 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stemer accept in Portage, IN?
Dr. Stemer in Portage, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Indiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stemer's office located?
Dr. Alexander Stemer's Primary Practice
6678 US Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 922-3002
What is Dr. Stemer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stemer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861451429.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stemer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stemer
What is Dr. Alexander Stemer's specialty?
Dr. Stemer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Portage, IN.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Stemer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alexander Stemer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stemer is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos 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
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Is Alexander Stemer accepting new patients in Portage, IN?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Stemer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Stemer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stemer's office at (219) 922-3002 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Stemer?
Please contact Dr. Stemer's office at (219) 922-3002 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Stemer have?
Dr. Alexander Stemer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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