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Dr. Carlos Alfonso, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alfonso, Interventional Cardiologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Carlos Alfonso, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alfonso completed his residency at University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Alfonso is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alfonso’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alfonso’s office.

    Where did Dr. Alfonso go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: UM-JMH Division of Cardiology Fellowship Program

    • Residency: University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Alfonso board certified in Interventional Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Alfonso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alfonso speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Alfonso treat?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Alfonso 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. Alfonso. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Disease
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
    • Unusual Heart Exam Findings
    • Heart Disease Diagnosis
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Past Heart Attack
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack
    • Previous Heart Attack
    • Old Myocardial Infarction
    • Prior Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • I252: Old myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Alfonso perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carlos Alfonso may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alfonso's office.

    Does Dr. Alfonso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alfonso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alfonso accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Alfonso in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

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    Where is Dr. Alfonso's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Alfonso's Primary Practice

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 201

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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    Dr. Carlos Alfonso's Practice 2

    1611 NW 12th Ave # C402

    Miami, FL 33136

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    Dr. Carlos Alfonso's Practice 3

    9555 SW 162nd Ave

    Miami, FL 33196

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

    Dr. Alfonso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053562470.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alfonso?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Alfonso's specialty?

    Dr. Alfonso is a Interventional Cardiologist near Fort Lauderdale, FL. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Alfonso to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Alfonso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alfonso is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer 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

    Where can I learn more about Interventional Cardiologist?

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    Is Carlos Alfonso accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    No, Dr. Carlos Alfonso is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Alfonso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alfonso's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Alfonso?

    Please contact Dr. Alfonso's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Alfonso have?

    Dr. Carlos Alfonso is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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