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Dr. Alvaro Galvis, PHD, MD
Loma Linda, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Galvis, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Loma Linda, CA?
Dr. Alvaro Galvis, PHD, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Loma Linda, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Galvis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galvis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galvis’s office at (909) 558-8626.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Galvis?
Dr. Alvaro Galvis, PHD, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Galvis empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infectious Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Loma Linda/CA community, Dr. Galvis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Galvis speak?
Dr. Galvis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Galvis treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Galvis 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. Galvis. 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:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy Care
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach Care
- Trachea Tube Management
- Breathing Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z430: Encounter for attention to tracheostomy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Laryngomalacia at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Throat Disorder
- Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
- Soft Voice Box Cartilage
- Congenital Laryngomalacia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia
Also known as:
- Triggered Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Reflex epilepsy
- Provoked seizures
- Situational seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40509: Epileptic seizures related to external causes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Kawasaki disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
- Kawasaki syndrome
- Infantile polyarteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M303: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome [Kawasaki]
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Partial Chromosome Deletion
- Genetic Disorder
- Chromosomal Microdeletion
- Segmental Deletion
- Genetic Deletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q9359: Other deletions of part of a chromosome
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Right Upper Limb Cancer
- Cancer
- Right Arm Cancer
- Malignant Right Arm Tumor
- Right Extremity Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7641: Malignant neoplasm of right upper limb
Also known as:
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- MIS
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
- Post-COVID Inflammatory Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3581: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Also known as:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
Which procedures does Dr. Galvis perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alvaro Galvis 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Galvis' office.
Does Dr. Galvis accept my insurance?
Dr. Galvis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-8626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Galvis accept in Loma Linda, CA?
Dr. Galvis in Loma Linda, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Galvis' office located?
Dr. Alvaro Galvis' Primary Practice
11175 Campus St # A1120
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(909) 558-8626
What is Dr. Galvis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Galvis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417344631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galvis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Galvis
What is Dr. Alvaro Galvis's specialty?
Dr. Galvis is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Loma Linda, CA. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Galvis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Galvis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Galvis is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Alvaro Galvis accepting new patients in Loma Linda, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Galvis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Galvis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Galvis's office at (909) 558-8626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Galvis?
Please contact Dr. Galvis's office at (909) 558-8626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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