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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lansing, MI?
Dr. Rija Alvi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lansing, MI with 1 additional practice location. 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 at (616) 685-6919.
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 Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Alvi typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Alvi typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rija Alvi 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. 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 (616) 685-6919 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvi accept in Lansing, MI?
Dr. Alvi in Lansing, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
McLaren Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alvi's office located?
Dr. Rija Alvi's Primary Practice
1200 E Michigan Ave Ste 370
Lansing, MI 48912
(616) 685-6919
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 1467004630.
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. Rija Alvi's specialty?
Dr. Alvi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lansing, MI.
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. Rija Alvi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvi is affiliated with Um Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton 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 Rija Alvi accepting new patients in Lansing, MI?
Yes, Dr. Rija Alvi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rija Alvi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvi's office at (616) 685-6919 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rija Alvi?
Please contact Dr. Alvi's office at (616) 685-6919 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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