Who is Dr. Alwis, Family Medicine Specialist in Barstow, CA?
Where did Dr. Alwis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University Of Peradeniya, Fac Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alwis speak?
Dr. Alwis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Tamil
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alwis typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alwis 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. Alwis. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Alcohol Abuse Counseling
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol addiction counseling
- Alcohol dependency treatment
- Alcohol recovery support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7141: Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alwis typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alwis performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alwis. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Alwis accept my insurance?
Dr. Alwis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 256-6426 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alwis accept in Barstow, CA?
Dr. Alwis in Barstow, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AlphaCare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alwis' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alwis affiliated with?
Dr. Alwis has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alwis's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alwis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790705671.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alwis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alwis