Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez, MD
Jamaica, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas Alvarez, Nuclear Medicine Specialist in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vargas Alvarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas Alvarez’s office at (212) 639-2000.
What languages does Dr. Vargas Alvarez speak?
Dr. Vargas Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vargas Alvarez typically treat?
As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vargas 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. Vargas 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma of uterus
- Myoma
- Fibromyoma
- Uterine leiomyoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
What procedures does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vargas Alvarez typically perform?
As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez may include:
- Abdominal Nuclear Medicine Study
- Brain Perfusion Scan
- Gastric Emptying Scan
- Glucose Metabolic Imaging - FDG
- Hepatobiliary Imaging
- Iodine Treatment
- Nuclear Medicine Consultation
- Nuclear Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Vargas Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vargas Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 639-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas Alvarez accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Vargas Alvarez in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Medicare
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Where is Dr. Vargas Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez's Primary Practice
13303 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11418
(212) 639-2000
What is Dr. Vargas Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740584440.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas Alvarez
What is Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Vargas Alvarez is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist near Jamaica, NY.
What does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist do?
Nuclear Medicine Specialist has expertise in using the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as for medical research purposes. Diseases are detected by using radiation detection and imaging instrument systems, as this technique changes the functionality and metabolism of normal body cells, tissues and organs. This approach can reveal a wide range of diseases, often before structural abnormalities in the affected organ are detectable using other techniques. Key applications include the early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attacks), early cancer diagnosis and treatment evaluation, as well as diagnosing infections and inflammation throughout the body. Additionally, these techniques can facilitate the early detection of blood clots in the lungs. Unique forms of radioactive molecules are used to attack and destroy cancer cells (such as those found in lymphoma and thyroid cancer) or alleviate severe pain associated with cancer that has metastasized to the bones.
Is this Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas Alvarez is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Nuclear Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hebert Vargas Alvarez accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?
Yes, Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas Alvarez's office at (212) 639-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hebert Vargas Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Vargas Alvarez's office at (212) 639-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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