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Dr. Elizabeth Alva, MD
Birmingham, AL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Alva, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Elizabeth Alva, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Alva is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alva’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alva’s office at (205) 934-3795.
What languages does Dr. Alva speak?
Dr. Alva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alva treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Alva 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. Alva. 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Adrenal Cancer
- Malignant Adrenal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified adrenal gland
Also known as:
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Malignant Bone Tumor
- Bone Sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Birth Defects Causing Overgrowth
- Birth Defects
- Overgrowth Syndromes
- Congenital Gigantism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q873: Congenital malformation syndromes involving early overgrowth
Also known as:
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Retinoblastoma
- Eye Cancer
- Retinoblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Retinoblastoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Retinal Cancer
- Malignant Retinal Tumor
- Childhood Eye Cancer
- Cancer of the Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- C6921: Malignant neoplasm of right retina
- C6920: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified retina
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease with Acute Chest Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
- Acute chest syndrome
- Sickle cell lung complication
- Chest pain in sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
- D5701: Hb-SS disease with acute chest syndrome
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Cancer of Head, Face, or Neck
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Head and Neck Sarcoma
- Facial Soft Tissue Cancer
- Neck Soft Tissue Tumor
- Head Soft Tissue Malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- C490: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Central Nervous System Cancer
- Cancer
- CNS Cancer
- Malignant CNS Tumor
- Cancer of the Brain and Spinal Cord
ICD-10 Codes:
- C729: Malignant neoplasm of central nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Ovary
- Ovarian Disorder
- Indeterminate ovarian mass
- Ovarian tumor of unknown nature
- Ovarian neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3910: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified ovary
Which procedures does Dr. Alva perform as a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Elizabeth Alva may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alva's office.
Does Dr. Alva accept my insurance?
Dr. Alva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-3795 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alva accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Alva in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alva's office located?
What is Dr. Alva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760654917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alva
What is Dr. Elizabeth Alva's specialty?
Dr. Alva is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Birmingham, AL. A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers. Contact Dr. Alva to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Alva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alva is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
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Is Elizabeth Alva accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Alva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Alva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alva's office at (205) 934-3795 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Alva?
Please contact Dr. Alva's office at (205) 934-3795 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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