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Dr. Asif Alavi, MD

Dr. Asif Alavi, MD

Detroit, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alavi, Hematologist in Detroit, MI?

    Dr. Asif Alavi, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alavi completed his residency at UCLA-Olive View. Dr. Alavi is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alavi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alavi’s office at (313) 882-7900.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

    • Residency: UCLA-Olive View | STANFORD HEALTH CARE - O'CONNOR HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Michigan (Medical Education)

    Is Dr. Alavi board certified in Hematologist?

    Yes, Dr. Asif Alavi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alavi speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Alavi treat?

    As a Hematologist, Dr. Alavi 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. Alavi. 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:

    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
    • Hb SC Disease
    • Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
    • D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Immune thrombocytopenia
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder
    • ITP
    • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia
    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    Also known as:

    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
    • AML Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
    • AML Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
    • C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Polycythemia vera
    • Bone Marrow Disease
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
    • PV
    • Primary polycythemia
    • Erythremia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D45: Polycythemia vera

    Also known as:

    • Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
    • Lymphoma
    • DLBCL
    • Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
    • Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Low Neutrophil Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Neutropenia
    • Low white blood cell count
    • Neutrophil deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D709: Neutropenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Antiphospholipid Syndrome
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Antiphospholipid syndrome
    • APS
    • Hughes syndrome
    • Sticky blood syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6861: Antiphospholipid syndrome

    Which procedures does Dr. Alavi perform as a Hematologist?

    As a Hematologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Asif Alavi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alavi's office.

    Does Dr. Alavi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alavi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 882-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alavi accept in Detroit, MI?

    Dr. Alavi in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

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    Where is Dr. Alavi's office located?

    Dr. Asif Alavi's Primary Practice

    2799 W Grand Blvd

    Detroit, MI 48202

    (313) 882-7900

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    Dr. Asif Alavi's Practice 2

    4100 John R St

    Detroit, MI 48201

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    University Health Center

    4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 7B

    Detroit, MI 48201

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

    Dr. Alavi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790952562.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alavi?

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

    What is Dr. Asif Alavi's specialty?

    Dr. Alavi is a Hematologist near Detroit, MI. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Alavi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Asif Alavi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alavi is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital 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 Hematologist?

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    Is Asif Alavi accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Asif Alavi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Asif Alavi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alavi's office at (313) 882-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Asif Alavi?

    Please contact Dr. Alavi's office at (313) 882-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Asif Alavi have?

    Dr. Asif Alavi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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