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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palermo Alvarado, Internist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Frances Palermo Alvarado, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Palermo Alvarado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palermo Alvarado’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palermo Alvarado’s office at (419) 652-3444.
What languages does Dr. Palermo Alvarado speak?
Dr. Palermo Alvarado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Palermo Alvarado treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Palermo Alvarado 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. Palermo Alvarado. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Breakdown
- Acute Muscle Injury
- Myoglobinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6282: Rhabdomyolysis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Methamphetamine Poisoning
- Meth overdose
- Crystal meth poisoning
- Meth toxicity
- Stimulant overdose
ICD-10 Codes:
- T43651A: Poisoning by methamphetamines accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Alcohol dependence withdrawal
- Alcohol detox
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Palermo Alvarado perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Frances Palermo Alvarado may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Palermo Alvarado's office.
Does Dr. Palermo Alvarado accept my insurance?
Dr. Palermo Alvarado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (419) 652-3444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palermo Alvarado accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Palermo Alvarado in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Cash
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Palermo Alvarado's office located?
Dr. Frances Palermo Alvarado's Primary Practice
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(419) 652-3444
What is Dr. Palermo Alvarado's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palermo Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700383791.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palermo Alvarado?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palermo Alvarado
What is Dr. Frances Palermo Alvarado's specialty?
Dr. Palermo Alvarado is a Internist near Phoenix, AZ.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Palermo Alvarado to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Frances Palermo Alvarado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palermo Alvarado is affiliated with Valleywise Health 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
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Is Frances Palermo Alvarado accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Frances Palermo Alvarado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frances Palermo Alvarado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palermo Alvarado's office at (419) 652-3444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frances Palermo Alvarado?
Please contact Dr. Palermo Alvarado's office at (419) 652-3444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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