29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Adult Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Alvarez graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency at San Francisco Gen Hosp M C, Family Medicine. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (415) 552-1013.
Where did Dr. Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Francisco Gen Hosp M C, Family Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct | University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alvarez board certified as an Adult Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Alvarez may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 552-1013 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Alvarez in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Alvarez's Primary Practice
240 Shotwell St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 552-1013
What 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 1649352626.
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. Ricardo Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez is a Adult Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adult Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Ricardo Alvarez accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (415) 552-1013 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (415) 552-1013 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Alvarez have?
Dr. Ricardo Alvarez is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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