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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garcia Arenas, Internist in Alabaster, AL?
Dr. Alvaro Garcia Arenas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alabaster, AL. Dr. Garcia Arenas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia Arenas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia Arenas’s office at (205) 620-7004.
What languages does Dr. Garcia Arenas speak?
Dr. Garcia Arenas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Garcia Arenas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Garcia Arenas 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. Garcia Arenas. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Garcia Arenas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvaro Garcia Arenas 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. Garcia Arenas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Garcia Arenas accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia Arenas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 620-7004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia Arenas accept in Alabaster, AL?
Dr. Garcia Arenas in Alabaster, 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 Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Garcia Arenas' office located?
Dr. Alvaro Garcia Arenas' Primary Practice
1000 1st St N
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 620-7004
What is Dr. Garcia Arenas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia Arenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750806816.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia Arenas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia Arenas
What is Dr. Alvaro Garcia Arenas's specialty?
Dr. Garcia Arenas is a Internist near Alabaster, AL.
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.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Garcia Arenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia Arenas is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alvaro Garcia Arenas accepting new patients in Alabaster, AL?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Garcia Arenas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Garcia Arenas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia Arenas's office at (205) 620-7004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Garcia Arenas?
Please contact Dr. Garcia Arenas's office at (205) 620-7004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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