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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alfaro, Internist in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alfaro is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alfaro’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alfaro’s office at (818) 997-7117.
Is Dr. Alfaro board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alfaro speak?
Dr. Alfaro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Alfaro treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alfaro 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. Alfaro. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Other Housing and Economic Problems
- Financial difficulties
- Housing challenges
- Socioeconomic struggles
- Economic hardship
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5989: Other problems related to housing and economic circumstances
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alfaro perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro 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. Alfaro's office.
Does Dr. Alfaro accept my insurance?
Dr. Alfaro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 997-7117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alfaro accept in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Alfaro in Van Nuys, 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
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Alfaro's office located?
Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro's Primary Practice
14435 Hamlin St Ste 108
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 997-7117
What is Dr. Alfaro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alfaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225131535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alfaro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alfaro
What is Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro's specialty?
Dr. Alfaro is a Internist near Van Nuys, 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. Alfaro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alfaro is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Henderson Hospital 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 Maria Victoria Alfaro accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alfaro's office at (818) 997-7117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Victoria Alfaro?
Please contact Dr. Alfaro's office at (818) 997-7117 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro have?
Dr. Maria Victoria Alfaro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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