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Dr. Aluvia Escalante, MD

Pediatrician

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Escalante, Pediatrician in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Aluvia Escalante, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Escalante is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Escalante’s office at (520) 547-7045.

    What languages does Dr. Escalante speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Escalante typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Escalante 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. Escalante. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Escalante typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Aluvia Escalante may include:

    Please contact Dr. Escalante's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Escalante accept my insurance?

    Dr. Escalante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 547-7045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Escalante accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Escalante in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Escalante's office located?

    Dr. Aluvia Escalante's Primary Practice

    7340 E Speedway Blvd Ste 104

    Tucson, AZ 85710

    (520) 547-7045

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    What hospitals are Dr. Escalante affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Escalante has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Tucson Medical Center,Tucson, AZ

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

    Dr. Escalante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932461886.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Escalante?

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

    What is Dr. Aluvia Escalante's specialty?

    Dr. Escalante is a Pediatrician near Tucson, AZ.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Aluvia Escalante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Escalante is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Aluvia Escalante accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Aluvia Escalante is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aluvia Escalante offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Escalante's office at (520) 547-7045 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aluvia Escalante?

    Please contact Dr. Escalante's office at (520) 547-7045 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Escalante's office located?

    Dr. Escalante's office is located in Tucson, AZ.