Dr. Alvaro Bolivar, MD
San Bernardino, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bolivar, Surgeon in San Bernardino, CA?
Dr. Alvaro Bolivar, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Bernardino, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bolivar graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, General Surgery. Dr. Bolivar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bolivar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bolivar’s office at (909) 888-8152.
Where did Dr. Bolivar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Methodist Hosps Of Dallas, General Surgery
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bolivar speak?
Dr. Bolivar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Bolivar typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Bolivar 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. Bolivar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Bolivar typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Bolivar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bolivar. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Repair of Sliding Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Sliding Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49525: Repair inguinal hernia, sliding, any age
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Appendix Removal Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Surgical removal of appendix
- Appendix operation
CPT Codes:
- 44950: Appendectomy;
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Does Dr. Bolivar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bolivar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 888-8152 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bolivar accept in San Bernardino, CA?
Dr. Bolivar in San Bernardino, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AlphaCare
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bolivar's office located?
What is Dr. Bolivar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bolivar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477578698.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bolivar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bolivar
What is Dr. Alvaro Bolivar's specialty?
Dr. Bolivar is a Surgeon near San Bernardino, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Bolivar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bolivar is affiliated with St. Bernardine Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Alvaro Bolivar accepting new patients in San Bernardino, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Bolivar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Bolivar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bolivar's office at (909) 888-8152 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Bolivar?
Please contact Dr. Bolivar's office at (909) 888-8152 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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