20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Serpa-Alvarez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Serpa-Alvarez completed his residency at Henry Ford Health System. Dr. Serpa-Alvarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Serpa-Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Serpa-Alvarez’s office at (713) 798-2500.
Where did Dr. Serpa-Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Residency: Henry Ford Health System
Is Dr. Serpa-Alvarez board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Serpa-Alvarez speak?
Dr. Serpa-Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Serpa-Alvarez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Serpa-Alvarez 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. Serpa-Alvarez. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Serpa-Alvarez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Serpa-Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Serpa-Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Serpa-Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Serpa-Alvarez accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Serpa-Alvarez in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
MBA Benefit Administrators
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Serpa-Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez's Primary Practice
1000 S Beckham Ave # A
Tyler, TX 75701
(713) 798-2500
What is Dr. Serpa-Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Serpa-Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528239159.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serpa-Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Serpa-Alvarez
What is Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Serpa-Alvarez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tyler, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Serpa-Alvarez is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jose Serpa-Alvarez accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Serpa-Alvarez's office at (713) 798-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Serpa-Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Serpa-Alvarez's office at (713) 798-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez have?
Dr. Jose Serpa-Alvarez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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