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Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico, MD
Philadelphia, PA
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Pereira-Rico, Medical Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pereira-Rico completed his residency at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Pereira-Rico is fluent in English, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pereira-Rico’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pereira-Rico’s office at (215) 707-4000.
Where did Dr. Pereira-Rico go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center
Medical School: Universidad Complutense De Madrid | Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Facultad De Medicina
Is Dr. Pereira-Rico board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pereira-Rico speak?
Dr. Pereira-Rico and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Armenian
Chinese
English
Japanese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pereira-Rico treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Pereira-Rico 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. Pereira-Rico. 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.
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Hormone-Sensitive Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer Spread to Unknown Site
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Hormone-Responsive Cancer
- Endocrine-Sensitive Tumor
- Hormone-Dependent Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic Cancer of Unknown Primary
- Secondary Cancer, Unspecified Location
- Cancer of Unknown Origin
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z191: Hormone sensitive malignancy status
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C799: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Hormone Resistant Cancer Status
- Hormone refractory cancer
- Endocrine resistant malignancy
- Hormone receptor negative cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z192: Hormone resistant malignancy status
Also known as:
- Rising PSA After Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate Problems
- Increasing PSA Post-Treatment
- Recurrent PSA Elevation
- Prostate Cancer Recurrence Marker
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9721: Rising PSA following treatment for malignant neoplasm of prostate
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Ureteral Cancer
- Cancer
- Ureteral Disorder
- Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter Treatment (PDQ)
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Cancer of the ureter
- Ureter carcinoma
- Urothelial cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
- C662: Malignant neoplasm of left ureter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Pereira-Rico perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pereira-Rico's office.
Does Dr. Pereira-Rico accept my insurance?
Dr. Pereira-Rico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 707-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pereira-Rico accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Pereira-Rico in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Pereira-Rico's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico's Primary Practice
3401 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 707-4000
What is Dr. Pereira-Rico's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pereira-Rico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639198880.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pereira-Rico?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pereira-Rico
What is Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico's specialty?
Dr. Pereira-Rico is a Medical Oncologist near Philadelphia, PA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Pereira-Rico to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pereira-Rico is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Temple University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alvaro Pereira-Rico accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pereira-Rico's office at (215) 707-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Pereira-Rico?
Please contact Dr. Pereira-Rico's office at (215) 707-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico have?
Dr. Alvaro Pereira-Rico is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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