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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvi, Internist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Sama Alvi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alvi completed her residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital Program. Dr. Alvi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvi’s office.
Where did Dr. Alvi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Chestnut Hill Hospital Program
What languages does Dr. Alvi speak?
Dr. Alvi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alvi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alvi 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. Alvi. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alvi typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sama Alvi may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Alvi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alvi accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvi 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. Alvi accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Alvi in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alvi's office located?
What is Dr. Alvi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437462991.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvi
What is Dr. Sama Alvi's specialty?
Dr. Alvi is a Internist near Hartford, CT.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sama Alvi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvi is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, Ct 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sama Alvi accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Sama Alvi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sama Alvi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sama Alvi?
Please contact Dr. Alvi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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