Summary

Dr. John Carper is a family medicine physician with nearly four decades of experience caring for patients of all ages. They earned their medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed residency training at Mercy Medical Center. Throughout their extensive 39-year career, Dr. Carper has developed expertise in comprehensive family healthcare. They are fluent in Chinese, Spanish, German, English, and Tagalog, allowing them to serve diverse patient populations in their community.

Dr. Carper practices at Alameda Hospital in Alameda, California, where they focus on preventive care and chronic disease management. They specialize in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, high blood pressure, and elevated blood lipid levels. Their practice emphasizes immunization services, including flu vaccines, COVID-19 booster shots, and pneumococcal vaccines to help protect patients from serious infections. Patients rate Dr. Carper 4.0 out of 5 stars for their compassionate and thorough approach to family medicine.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish, German, English, Tagalog
  • Mercy Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. John Carper

2433 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, German, English, Tagalog Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Alameda , CAHouston , TXEncinitas , CASUWANEE , GA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Carper

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Carper has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Carper has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Diabetes
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mercy Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. John Carper accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. John Carper accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. John Carper affiliated with?
Dr. John Carper is affiliated with Alameda Hospital.
Where is Dr. John Carper's office located?
Dr. John Carper's office is located at 2433 Central Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501.
Does Dr. John Carper accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. John Carper has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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