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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alves, Internist in Guntersville, AL?
Dr. John Clark Alves, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Guntersville, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Alves is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alves’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alves’s office at (256) 571-8000.
What languages does Dr. Alves speak?
Dr. Alves and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alves treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alves 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. Alves. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
- Acute Bronchitis
- Infectious Bronchitis
- Chest Cold
- Bronchial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Alves perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Clark Alves 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. Alves' office.
Does Dr. Alves accept my insurance?
Dr. Alves accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 571-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alves accept in Guntersville, AL?
Dr. Alves in Guntersville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Alves' office located?
Dr. John Clark Alves' Primary Practice
8000 AL Highway 69
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 571-8000
What is Dr. Alves's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770003220.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alves?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alves
What is Dr. John Clark Alves's specialty?
Dr. Alves is a Internist near Guntersville, AL.
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. Alves to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Clark Alves affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alves is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, UAB Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is John Clark Alves accepting new patients in Guntersville, AL?
Yes, Dr. John Clark Alves is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Clark Alves offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alves's office at (256) 571-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Clark Alves?
Please contact Dr. Alves's office at (256) 571-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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