Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alves, Internist in Guntersville, AL?
What languages does Dr. Alves speak?
Dr. Alves and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alves typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alves typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Alves' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
Oscar Health
SeniorSelect Partners LLC (AL)
UnitedHealth Group
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 hospitals are Dr. Alves affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alves has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alves's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.