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Dr. Jose Alvarez Cardona, MD
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez Cardona, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Jose Alvarez Cardona, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alvarez Cardona is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez Cardona’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez Cardona’s office at (314) 362-1291.
What languages does Dr. Alvarez Cardona speak?
Dr. Alvarez Cardona 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 Cardona typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Alvarez Cardona 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 Cardona. 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:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage heart failure
Also known as:
- Organ-Limited Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease
- Localized Amyloidosis
- Amyloid Deposit in Organ
ICD-10 Codes:
- E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis
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:
- Wild-Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis
- Transthyretin amyloidosis
- ATTR Amyloidosis (Wild-Type)
- Senile Systemic Amyloidosis
- ATTRwt Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8582: Wild-type transthyretin-related (ATTR) amyloidosis
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Alvarez Cardona typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Alvarez Cardona may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Alvarez Cardona's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alvarez Cardona accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez Cardona accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-1291 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez Cardona accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Alvarez Cardona in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alvarez Cardona's office located?
Dr. Jose Alvarez Cardona's Primary Practice
317 E 34th St
New York, NY 10016
(314) 362-1291
What is Dr. Alvarez Cardona's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez Cardona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568717692.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez Cardona?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez Cardona
What is Dr. Jose Alvarez Cardona's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez Cardona is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near New York, NY.
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 this Dr. Jose Alvarez Cardona affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarez Cardona is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center 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 Jose Alvarez Cardona accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Jose Alvarez Cardona is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Alvarez Cardona offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez Cardona's office at (314) 362-1291 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Alvarez Cardona?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez Cardona's office at (314) 362-1291 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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