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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Susan Alvarez, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (323) 442-7400.
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Cesarean Delivery
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
- C-section
- Surgical Birth
- Cesarean Section
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
- O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Obesity during childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Obesity
- Obesity in labor
- Maternal obesity during delivery
- Weight issues during childbirth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99214: Obesity complicating childbirth
Also known as:
- Breech Presentation
- Childbirth Problems
- Baby is Breech
- Feet First Birth
- Bottom First Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alvarez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Alvarez in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bay Care Health Network
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
MHH Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Susan Alvarez's Primary Practice
1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-7400
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?An 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 1053733790.
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. Susan Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez is a Anesthesiologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Susan Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Adventist Health Glendale 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
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Is Susan Alvarez accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Susan Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (323) 442-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (323) 442-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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