CA
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. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Alvarez-Meraz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez-Meraz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Specialist like Dr. Alvarez-Meraz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
Is this Dr. Carlos Alvarez-Meraz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarez-Meraz is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - 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
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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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