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Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alvarez Fontes, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alvarez Fontes is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez Fontes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez Fontes’s office at (305) 559-0278.

    What languages does Dr. Alvarez Fontes speak?

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

    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Alvarez Fontes typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Alvarez Fontes 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 Fontes. 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:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Alvarez Fontes typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes may include:

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

    Does Dr. Alvarez Fontes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alvarez Fontes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 559-0278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez Fontes accept in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Alvarez Fontes in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Athena Health Care Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alvarez Fontes' office located?

    Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes' Primary Practice

    9607 W Flagler St

    Miami, FL 33174

    (305) 559-0278

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    Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes' Practice 2

    1757 SW 22nd Ter

    Coral Gables, FL 33145

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    Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes' Practice 3

    15105 NW 77th Ave Ste 4

    Miami Lakes, FL 33014

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

    Dr. Alvarez Fontes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417596669.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez Fontes?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes's specialty?

    Dr. Alvarez Fontes is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Miami, FL.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alvarez Fontes is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Jackson South Medical Center, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Hca Florida Kendall Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). 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. Jose Alvarez Fontes accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez Fontes' office at (305) 559-0278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Alvarez Fontes?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez Fontes' office at (305) 559-0278 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alvarez Fontes' office located?

    Dr. Alvarez Fontes' offices are located in Miami, FL, Coral Gables, FL, and Miami Lakes, FL.