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Dr. Natalia Alvarez

Torrance, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alvarez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Natalia Alvarez is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (213) 742-5555.

    What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?

    As an Emergency 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Natalia Alvarez may include:

    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 (213) 742-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Torrance, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CommonSpirit Health

    • Heritage Health

    • MHH Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?

    Dr. Natalia Alvarez's Primary Practice

    1000 W Carson St

    Torrance, CA 90502

    (213) 742-5555

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    Dr. Natalia Alvarez's Practice 2

    1401 S Grand Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90015

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    Dr. Natalia Alvarez's Practice 3

    1420 S Central Ave

    Glendale, CA 91204

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    What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?A 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 1295197259.

    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. Natalia Alvarez's specialty?

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. Natalia Alvarez accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Natalia Alvarez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (213) 742-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Natalia Alvarez?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (213) 742-5555 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?

    Dr. Alvarez's offices are located in Torrance, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Glendale, CA.