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Who is Dr. Islas Alvarez, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Moises Islas Alvarez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Islas Alvarez is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Islas Alvarez’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Islas Alvarez’s office at (323) 869-5437.
What languages does Dr. Islas Alvarez speak?
Dr. Islas Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Islas Alvarez treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Islas 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. Islas 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Class 1 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Not Following Medical Treatment (Unspecified Reason)
- Treatment non-adherence
- Medical regimen noncompliance
- Failure to follow medical advice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z91199: Patient's noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen due to unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Which procedures does Dr. Islas Alvarez perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Moises Islas Alvarez 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Islas Alvarez's office.
Does Dr. Islas Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Islas Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 869-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Islas Alvarez accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Islas Alvarez in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Amcare Co
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Islas Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Moises Islas Alvarez's Primary Practice
5427 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 869-5437
What is Dr. Islas Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Islas Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316625221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Islas Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Islas Alvarez
What is Dr. Moises Islas Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Islas Alvarez is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Islas Alvarez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Moises Islas Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Islas Alvarez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Moises Islas Alvarez accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
No, Dr. Moises Islas Alvarez is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Moises Islas Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Islas Alvarez's office at (323) 869-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Moises Islas Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Islas Alvarez's office at (323) 869-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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