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Who is Dr. Alvarez, Family Medicine Specialist in Harbor City, CA?
Dr. Claudia Alvarez, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Harbor City, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (305) 576-6611.
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. 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. 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.
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
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Claudia Alvarez may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 576-6611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Harbor City, CA?
Dr. Alvarez in Harbor City, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Claudia Alvarez's Primary Practice
1403 Lomita Blvd Ste 200
Harbor City, CA 90710
(305) 576-6611
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659787174.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez
What is Dr. Claudia Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Harbor City, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Claudia Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alvarez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harbor - Ucla Medical Center, High Desert Regional Health Center, Downey Medical Center. 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Claudia Alvarez accepting new patients in Harbor City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudia Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (305) 576-6611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claudia Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (305) 576-6611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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