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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Herrera, Internist in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Alberto Herrera, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Herrera is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herrera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herrera’s office.
Where did Dr. Herrera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad National Pedro Henriquez Urena
What languages does Dr. Herrera speak?
Dr. Herrera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Herrera typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Familial High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Genetic Disorder
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- FH
- Genetic high cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
- E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Herrera typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alberto Herrera 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
Please contact Dr. Herrera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Herrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Herrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herrera accept in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Herrera in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Herrera's office located?
What is Dr. Herrera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497717250.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herrera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herrera
What is Dr. Alberto Herrera's specialty?
Dr. Herrera is a Internist near Alexandria, VA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alberto Herrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Herrera is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alberto Herrera accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?
Yes, Dr. Alberto Herrera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alberto Herrera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herrera's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alberto Herrera?
Please contact Dr. Herrera's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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