Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvares, Psychiatrist in Springfield, MA?
What languages does Dr. Alvares speak?
Dr. Alvares and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Alvares typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Alvares 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. Alvares. 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:
- Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Alvares typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Alvares may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Alvares' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alvares accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 420-2302 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvares accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Alvares in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baystate Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Mass General Brigham
Medical Center East Health Plan
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alvares' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alvares affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alvares has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alvares's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598109944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvares?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvares
What is Dr. Ryan Alvares's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.