Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alfaro, Internist in Van Nuys, CA?
Is Dr. Alfaro board certified as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Alfaro typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alfaro typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Alfaro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alfaro accept my insurance?
Dr. Alfaro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 977-7117 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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) 977-7117
What hospitals are Dr. Alfaro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alfaro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alfaro's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.