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Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian, MD

Nephrologist

Panorama City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian, Nephrologist in Panorama City, CA?

    Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Panorama City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian completed her residency at Univ S Ca Sch Of Med, Nephrology; White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian’s office.

    Where did Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ S Ca Sch Of Med, Nephrology; White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University S Ca School Of Med

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca

    What languages does Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian typically treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian 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. Alvarez-Galoosian. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Patient Refused Vaccination
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice
    • Vaccine refusal
    • Refusal to vaccinate
    • Immunization refusal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
    • Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian typically perform?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian may include:

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

    Does Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian accept in Panorama City, CA?

    Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian in Panorama City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian's office located?

    Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian's Primary Practice

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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    Bartz-Altadonna Chc

    43322 Gingham Ave Ste 105

    Lancaster, CA 93535

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    Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian's Practice 3

    27107 Tourney Rd

    Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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

    Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225134885.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian?

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

    What is Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian's specialty?

    Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian is a Nephrologist near Panorama City, CA.

    What does a Nephrologist do?

    An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.

    Is Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall 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

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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Nephrologist. 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 Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian accepting new patients in Panorama City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Florcita Alvarez-Galoosian?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian's office located?

    Dr. Alvarez-Galoosian's offices are located in Panorama City, CA, Lancaster, CA, and Santa Clarita, CA.