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Dr. James Almirante, MD

Fairfax, VA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Almirante, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Fairfax, VA?

    Dr. James Almirante, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Almirante completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pain Management; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Anesthesiology; Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Almirante is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Almirante’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Almirante’s office at (804) 355-9729.

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

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pain Management; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Anesthesiology; Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    Is Dr. Almirante board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Almirante, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Almirante speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Almirante treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Almirante 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. Almirante. 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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Allergy
    • Allergic Reaction
    • Hypersensitivity
    • Allergic Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T7840XA: Allergy, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Family History of Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Family History
    • Genetic colon polyps
    • Hereditary bowel polyps
    • Inherited risk for colon polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8371: Family history of colonic polyps

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Bowel Movements
    • Bowel Movement
    • Unusual stool
    • Changes in poop
    • Fecal changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R195: Other fecal abnormalities

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Almirante perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Does Dr. Almirante accept my insurance?

    Dr. Almirante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 355-9729 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Almirante accept in Fairfax, VA?

    Dr. Almirante in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

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    Where is Dr. Almirante's office located?

    Dr. James Almirante's Primary Practice

    3998 Fair Ridge Dr Ste 320

    Fairfax, VA 22033

    (804) 355-9729

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    Dr. James Almirante's Practice 2

    2235 Staples Mill Rd Ste 104

    Richmond, VA 23230

    (804) 355-9729

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    Dr. James Almirante's Practice 3

    500 J Clyde Morris Blvd

    Newport News, VA 23601

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

    Dr. Almirante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477514438.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Almirante?

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

    What is Dr. James Almirante's specialty?

    Dr. Almirante is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Fairfax, VA. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Almirante to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Almirante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Almirante is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist 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 James Almirante accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?

    Yes, Dr. James Almirante is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Almirante offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Almirante's office at (804) 355-9729 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Almirante?

    Please contact Dr. Almirante's office at (804) 355-9729 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Almirante have?

    Dr. James Almirante is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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