43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Martinez, Internist in Independence, MO?
Where did Dr. Martinez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kern Med Center | University of Missouri at Kansas City Program
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Martinez speak?
Dr. Martinez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Martinez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Martinez 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. Martinez. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Martinez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alfonso Martinez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Martinez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Martinez accept my insurance?
Dr. Martinez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 425-6084 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Martinez accept in Independence, MO?
Dr. Martinez in Independence, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CoxHealth
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Martinez's office located?
Dr. Alfonso Martinez's Primary Practice
19600 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 425-6084
What hospitals are Dr. Martinez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Martinez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Martinez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Martinez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821013517.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Martinez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Martinez
What is Dr. Alfonso Martinez's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.