Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alavi, Hematologist in Detroit, MI?
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 as a 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 a Hematologist like Dr. Alavi typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Alavi typically perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Alavi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Red Blood Cell Apheresis
- Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange
- Red Blood Cell Removal Procedure
- Erythrocytapheresis
CPT Codes:
- 36512: Therapeutic apheresis; for red blood cells
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Alavi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alavi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alavi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alavi's NPI number?A 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