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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Redding, CA?
Dr. Marta Alvarez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Redding, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (530) 245-4801.
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alvarez treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Chronic Ulcer of the Skin (Other Areas)
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
- Non-pressure ulcer
- Dermal ulcer
- Persistent skin wound
- Chronic sore
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
- L98493: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with necrosis of muscle
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:
- 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
- T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left 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
- L97513: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with necrosis of muscle
- L97523: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with necrosis of muscle
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Pressure Sore
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89324: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Right Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
- Skin Condition
- Right calf deep ulcer
- Fat layer exposed right calf wound
- Right calf ulcer stage 2
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97212: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with fat layer exposed
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. Alvarez perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alvarez 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
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)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 245-4801 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Redding, CA?
Dr. Alvarez in Redding, CA 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 Shield of California
City of Hartford
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437262193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez
What is Dr. Marta Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Redding, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Alvarez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Marta Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Community 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
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Is Marta Alvarez accepting new patients in Redding, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marta Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marta Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (530) 245-4801 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marta Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (530) 245-4801 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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