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Dr. Charlene Dunaway Altamirano, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dunaway Altamirano, Allergist & Immunologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Charlene Dunaway Altamirano, MD is an Allergist & Immunologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Dunaway Altamirano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dunaway Altamirano’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dunaway Altamirano’s office at (434) 924-2227.

    What languages does Dr. Dunaway Altamirano speak?

    Dr. Dunaway Altamirano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Allergist & Immunologist like Dr. Dunaway Altamirano typically treat?

    As an Allergist & Immunologist, Dr. Dunaway Altamirano 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. Dunaway Altamirano. 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:

    • Other Food Allergy
    • Mammalian Meat Allergy
    • Food Allergy
    • Unspecified Food Allergy
    • Multiple Food Allergies
    • Food Hypersensitivity
    • Red meat allergy
    • Alpha-gal syndrome
    • Meat allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z91018: Allergy to other foods
    • Z91014: Allergy to mammalian meats

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Hives
    • Hives
    • Chronic Hives
    • Atypical hives
    • Uncommon urticaria
    • Variant hives
    • Urticaria
    • Welts
    • Itchy rash
    • Hives of unknown cause
    • Spontaneous urticaria
    • Persistent welts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L508: Other urticaria
    • L509: Urticaria, unspecified
    • L501: Idiopathic urticaria

    Also known as:

    • Other Non-Drug Allergy
    • Insect Allergy
    • Allergy
    • Insect Bites and Stings
    • Unspecified allergy
    • Environmental allergy
    • Allergy to other substances
    • Insect bite allergy
    • Insect sting allergy
    • Insect hypersensitivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9109: Other allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances
    • Z91038: Other insect allergy status

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Angioedema
    • Allergy
    • Edema
    • Swelling Under Skin
    • Hereditary Angioedema
    • Allergic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T783XXA: Angioneurotic edema, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    What procedures does an Allergist & Immunologist like Dr. Dunaway Altamirano typically perform?

    As an Allergist & Immunologist, procedures performed by Dr. Charlene Dunaway Altamirano may include:

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

    Does Dr. Dunaway Altamirano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dunaway Altamirano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dunaway Altamirano accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Dunaway Altamirano in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Dunaway Altamirano's office located?

    Dr. Charlene Dunaway Altamirano's Primary Practice

    2955 Ivy Rd Ste 311

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 924-2227

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    What is Dr. Dunaway Altamirano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Dunaway Altamirano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811458821.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dunaway Altamirano?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dunaway Altamirano

    What is Dr. Charlene Dunaway Altamirano's specialty?

    Dr. Dunaway Altamirano is a Allergist & Immunologist near Charlottesville, VA.

    What does an Allergist & Immunologist do?

    An allergist-immunologist is well-versed in the assessment, physical examination, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment of immune system disorders. These conditions include, but are not limited to, eczema, asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, and adverse reactions to food, medication, and insect stings. Furthermore, they manage immune deficiency diseases, whether acquired or congenital, issues with host defense, and challenges associated with autoimmune diseases, organ transplantation, or immune system malignancies.

    Is this Dr. Charlene Dunaway Altamirano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dunaway Altamirano is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Sovah Health - Danville 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 an Allergist & Immunologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Charlene Dunaway Altamirano accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Charlene Dunaway Altamirano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charlene Dunaway Altamirano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dunaway Altamirano's office at (434) 924-2227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charlene Dunaway Altamirano?

    Please contact Dr. Dunaway Altamirano's office at (434) 924-2227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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