20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvira, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Cristina Alvira, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Alvira graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Alvira is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvira’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvira’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Where did Dr. Alvira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA | Stanford University Medical Center CA
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | Stanford University Hospital | Stanford University Medical Center | Stanford University Program
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alvira board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Alvira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2006
What languages does Dr. Alvira speak?
Dr. Alvira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alvira treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alvira 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. Alvira. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alvira perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cristina Alvira may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alvira's office.
Does Dr. Alvira accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvira accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Alvira in Palo Alto, 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
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Community Health Network
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Health Plan of San Mateo
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alvira's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Fellow to Faculty Transition Grant, American Heart Association
Pediatric Clerkship Honor Roll for Teaching, Lucile Packard Children'
Travel Award, Society for Pediatric Research
Travel Award, Western Society for Clinical Investigation
Outstanding Junior Investigator Award, American Journal of Physiology
Young Investigator Coaching Program, Society for Pediatric Research
Excellence in Clinical Medicine, Louis Weinstein Prize
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society
Publications
Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel
AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 2012
Inhibiting NF-kappa B in the developing lung disrupts angiogenesis and alveolarization
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2012
Inhibition of Transforming Growth Factor beta Worsens Elastin Degradation
AMERICAN JOURL OF PATHOLOGY, 2011
Rho kise modulates posttal adaptation of the pulmory circulation through separate effects on
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2010
Nuclear factor-kappa B activation in neotal mouse lung protects against lipopolysaccharide
AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2007
Disrupted lung development and bronchopulmory dysplasia
Current opinion in pediatrics, 2014
Nuclear factor-kappa-B sigling in lung development and disease: One pathway, numerous functions.
Birth defects research. Part A, Clinical and molecular teratology, 2014
Chronic Lung Disease in the Preterm Infant Lessons Learned from Animal Models
AMERICAN JOURL OF RESPIRATORY CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 2014
Hypoxia-inducible factor
Circulation research, 2013
Hypoxia-inducible factor
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2012
miR-29b Participates in Early Aneurysm Development in Marfan Syndrome
CIRCULATION RESEARCH, 2012
Neutrophil Elastase Is Produced by Pulmory Artery Smooth Muscle Cells
AMERICAN JOURL OF PATHOLOGY, 2011
Prolonged mechanical ventilation with air induces apoptosis
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2010
Tie2-mediated loss of peroxisome proliferator
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2009
LC3-mediated fibronectin mR translation induces fibrosarcoma growth by increasing connective tissue
JOURL OF CELL SCIENCE, 2009
An antiproliferative BMP
JOURL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 2008
Reactivation of gamma HV68 induces neointimal lesions in pulmory arteries of S100A4
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2008
Mechanical ventilation uncouples synthesis and assembly of elastin and increases apoptosis
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, 2008
What is Dr. Alvira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992806210.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvira
What is Dr. Cristina Alvira's specialty?
Dr. Alvira is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Alvira to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cristina Alvira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvira is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Cristina Alvira accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Alvira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristina Alvira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvira's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristina Alvira?
Please contact Dr. Alvira's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cristina Alvira have?
Dr. Cristina Alvira is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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