Dr. Paulino Alvarez

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Iowa City, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Alvarez, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Iowa City, IA?

Dr. Paulino Alvarez is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (216) 444-2200.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alvarez?

Dr. Paulino Alvarez is a highly-rated, board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alvarez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Iowa City, IA community, Dr. Alvarez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?

As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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:

Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic HFrEF
Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
Chronic HFpEF
Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
HFrEF
Pumping Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
CHF
Cardiac Insufficiency
Acute Decompensated HFrEF
Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
I509: Heart failure, unspecified
I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

Also known as:

Having a Heart Transplant
Heart Transplantation
Cardiac transplant
Heart replacement surgery
Post-heart transplant

ICD-10 Codes:

Z941: Heart transplant status

Also known as:

Other Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy
Uncommon heart muscle diseases
Rare cardiomyopathy types

ICD-10 Codes:

I428: Other cardiomyopathies

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?

As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Paulino Alvarez may include:

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 (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Iowa City, IA?

Dr. Alvarez in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?

Dr. Paulino Alvarez's Primary Practice

200 Hawkins Dr

Iowa City, IA 52242

(216) 444-2200

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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:

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,Cleveland, OH

Ranked in 2 Procedures

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 1073874210.

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. Paulino Alvarez's specialty?

Dr. Alvarez is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Iowa City, IA.

What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.

Is Dr. Paulino Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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

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