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Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz, MD

San Antonio, TX

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alvarez-Meraz, Specialist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Alvarez-Meraz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez-Meraz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez-Meraz’s office at (210) 614-3723.

    What languages does Dr. Alvarez-Meraz speak?

    Dr. Alvarez-Meraz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alvarez-Meraz treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Alvarez-Meraz 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-Meraz. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Does Dr. Alvarez-Meraz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alvarez-Meraz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 614-3723 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez-Meraz accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Alvarez-Meraz in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alvarez-Meraz's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz's Primary Practice

    7434 Louis Pasteur Dr Ste 109

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 614-3723

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    Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz's Practice 2

    6421 McKinney Ranch Pkwy

    McKinney, TX 75070

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    Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz's Practice 3

    7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 600

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 614-3723

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

    Dr. Alvarez-Meraz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356450050.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez-Meraz?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz's specialty?

    Dr. Alvarez-Meraz is a Specialist near San Antonio, TX. Contact Dr. Alvarez-Meraz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alvarez-Meraz is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Specialist?

    Explore 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 Carlos Alvarez-Meraz accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez-Meraz's office at (210) 614-3723 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Alvarez-Meraz?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez-Meraz's office at (210) 614-3723 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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