Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Neurologist in Murrieta, CA?
Dr. Pamela Alvarez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Murrieta, CA. Dr. Alvarez graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed her residency at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (951) 698-7366.
Where did Dr. Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alvarez 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. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alvarez 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. Alvarez. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 698-7366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Murrieta, CA?
Dr. Alvarez in Murrieta, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Pamela Alvarez's Primary Practice
24910 Las Brisas Rd Ste 115
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 698-7366
Ratings & Reviews
4.0
Overall rating
Based on 4 reviews
Office Experience
95% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
70% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
85% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Pamela Alvarez a Great overall experience rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Dr. Alvarez has been rated and reviewed by 4 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Alvarez, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881627743.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez
What is Dr. Pamela Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez is a Neurologist near Murrieta, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Pamela Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Temecula Valley Hospital, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center 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
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Is Pamela Alvarez accepting new patients in Murrieta, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pamela Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pamela Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (951) 698-7366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pamela Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (951) 698-7366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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