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Dr. Pilar Alonso, MD

Fall River, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alonso, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Pilar Alonso, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Alonso graduated from University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Roger Williams Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St Agnes Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alonso is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alonso’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alonso’s office at (508) 235-0409.

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

    • Residency: Roger Williams Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St Agnes Hosp, Internal Medicine | Roger Williams Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St Agnes Hosp, Internal Medicine | Roger Williams Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

    Is Dr. Alonso board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Pilar Alonso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alonso speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Alonso treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alonso 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. Alonso. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Buttock
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound
    • Non-healing Wound
    • Non-Pressure Buttock Sore
    • Persistent Buttock Wound
    • Dermal Ulcer on Buttock
    • Open Sore on Buttock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
    • L98412: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Right Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
    • Chronic Left Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
    • Skin Condition
    • Right calf deep ulcer
    • Fat layer exposed right calf wound
    • Right calf ulcer stage 2
    • Left calf deep ulcer
    • Fat layer exposed left calf wound
    • Left calf ulcer stage 2

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97212: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with fat layer exposed
    • L97222: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed

    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:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Heel and Midfoot Ulcers (Right Leg)
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD right heel ulcers
    • Arterial ulcers right midfoot
    • Right leg artery disease with foot sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70234: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of heel and midfoot

    Also known as:

    • Radiation-Induced Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary and Bladder Problems
    • Radiation Cystitis with Blood
    • Bloody Urine from Radiation Therapy
    • Post-Radiation Bladder Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3041: Irradiation cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    What procedures does Dr. Alonso perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alonso 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. Alonso. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Alonso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alonso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 235-0409 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alonso accept in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Alonso in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Alonso's office located?

    Dr. Pilar Alonso's Primary Practice

    363 Highland Ave

    Fall River, MA 02720

    (508) 235-0409

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    Dr. Pilar Alonso's Practice 2

    300 Hanover St Ste 1H

    Fall River, MA 02720

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    Dr. Pilar Alonso's Practice 3

    101 Page St

    New Bedford, MA 02740

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

    Dr. Alonso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841295748.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alonso?

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

    What is Dr. Pilar Alonso's specialty?

    Dr. Alonso is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fall River, MA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Alonso to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pilar Alonso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alonso is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Pilar Alonso accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Pilar Alonso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pilar Alonso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alonso's office at (508) 235-0409 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pilar Alonso?

    Please contact Dr. Alonso's office at (508) 235-0409 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pilar Alonso have?

    Dr. Pilar Alonso is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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