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Dr. Alvaro Alban, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

East Orange, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alban, Emergency Medicine Specialist in East Orange, NJ?

    Dr. Alvaro Alban, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in East Orange, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alban graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at A Einstein College M Yeshiva University. Dr. Alban is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alban’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alban’s office at (201) 960-0478.

    Where did Dr. Alban go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: A Einstein College M Yeshiva University | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    What languages does Dr. Alban speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alban 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. Alban. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvaro Alban may include:

    Please contact Dr. Alban's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Alban accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alban accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 960-0478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alban accept in East Orange, NJ?

    Dr. Alban in East Orange, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alban's office located?

    Dr. Alvaro Alban's Primary Practice

    300 Central Ave

    East Orange, NJ 07018

    (201) 960-0478

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    Dr. Alvaro Alban's Practice 2

    3807 Bergenline Ave

    Union City, NJ 07087

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    Dr. Alvaro Alban's Practice 3

    110 E Ridgewood Ave

    Paramus, NJ 07652

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    What is Dr. Alban's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356361778.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alban?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alban

    What is Dr. Alvaro Alban's specialty?

    Dr. Alban is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near East Orange, NJ.

    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. Alvaro Alban affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alban is affiliated with Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown 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. Alvaro Alban accepting new patients in East Orange, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Alvaro Alban is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alvaro Alban offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alban's office at (201) 960-0478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alvaro Alban?

    Please contact Dr. Alban's office at (201) 960-0478 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alban's office located?

    Dr. Alban's offices are located in East Orange, NJ, Union City, NJ, and Paramus, NJ.