Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Pulmonologist in Weston, FL?
Is Dr. Alvarez board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Roger Alvarez, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2729: Other secondary pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
CPT Codes:
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 243-6372 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Weston, FL?
Dr. Alvarez in Weston, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Sentara Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Roger Alvarez's Primary Practice
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
Weston, FL 33331
(302) 243-6372
What hospitals are Dr. Alvarez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alvarez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?A 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 1457593832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez