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Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez, MD

Bronx, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Espinal Alvarez, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Espinal Alvarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Espinal Alvarez’s office at (718) 579-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Espinal Alvarez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Espinal Alvarez typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Espinal 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. Espinal 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Espinal Alvarez typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Espinal Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Espinal Alvarez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Espinal Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 579-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Espinal Alvarez accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Espinal Alvarez in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Molina Healthcare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Espinal Alvarez's office located?

    Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez's Primary Practice

    1276 Fulton Ave Rm 219

    Bronx, NY 10456

    (718) 579-5000

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    Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez's Practice 2

    234 E 149th St

    Bronx, NY 10451

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    Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez's Practice 3

    1650 Grand Concourse

    Bronx, NY 10457

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

    Dr. Espinal Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538893326.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Espinal Alvarez?

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

    What is Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez's specialty?

    Dr. Espinal Alvarez is a Pediatrician near Bronx, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Espinal Alvarez is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Franchesca Espinal Alvarez accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Franchesca Espinal Alvarez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Espinal Alvarez's office at (718) 579-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Franchesca Espinal Alvarez?

    Please contact Dr. Espinal Alvarez's office at (718) 579-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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