Who is Dr. Lapitz, Hospitalist in Indianapolis, IN?
Where did Dr. Lapitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Republic University | Universidad de la Rebublica - Montevideo, Uruguay | University of the Ryukyus Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Lapitz board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Lapitz is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lapitz speak?
Dr. Lapitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lapitz typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lapitz 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. Lapitz. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lapitz typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvaro Lapitz may include:
Please contact Dr. Lapitz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lapitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Lapitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 692-2323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lapitz accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Lapitz in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Lapitz's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Lapitz's Primary Practice
1002 Wishard Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 692-2323
What hospitals are Dr. Lapitz affiliated with?
Dr. Lapitz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lapitz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lapitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639116874.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapitz