Who is Dr. Alvarado, Internist in Tampa, FL?
Where did Dr. Alvarado go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Is Dr. Alvarado board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Luis Alvarado, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alvarado speak?
Dr. Alvarado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alvarado typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alvarado 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. Alvarado. 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:
- Complete Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Total lower body paralysis
- Complete paralysis of legs
- Full paraplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8221: Paraplegia, complete
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alvarado typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Luis Alvarado 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. Alvarado's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alvarado accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Alvarado's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Alvarado's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alvarado affiliated with?
Dr. Alvarado has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alvarado's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003082645.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarado?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarado
What is Dr. Luis Alvarado's specialty?
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.