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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Romero Alvarez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Maria Romero Alvarez is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Romero Alvarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romero Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romero Alvarez’s office.
What languages does Dr. Romero Alvarez speak?
Dr. Romero Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Romero Alvarez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Romero 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. Romero 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Romero Alvarez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Romero Alvarez may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Romero Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Romero Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Romero Alvarez 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. Romero Alvarez accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Romero Alvarez in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Romero Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Maria Romero Alvarez's Primary Practice
1221 Pleasant St Ste 300
Des Moines, IA 50309
What is Dr. Romero Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Romero Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952784662.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romero Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Romero Alvarez
What is Dr. Maria Romero Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Romero Alvarez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Des Moines, IA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Maria Romero Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Romero Alvarez is affiliated with St. Anthony Regional Hospital, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Romero Alvarez accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Romero Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Romero Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Romero Alvarez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Romero Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Romero Alvarez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1221 Pleasant St Ste 300
Des Moines, IA 50309