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Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada, MD

San Ysidro, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alvarez-Estrada, Family Medicine Specialist in San Ysidro, CA?

    Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Ysidro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alvarez-Estrada is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez-Estrada’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez-Estrada’s office at (619) 691-7479.

    What languages does Dr. Alvarez-Estrada speak?

    Dr. Alvarez-Estrada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alvarez-Estrada typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alvarez-Estrada 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. Alvarez-Estrada. 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:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alvarez-Estrada typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alvarez-Estrada 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. Alvarez-Estrada. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Scraping
    • Uterine Neck Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 57505: Endocervical curettage (not done as part of a dilation and curettage)

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Does Dr. Alvarez-Estrada accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alvarez-Estrada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 691-7479 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez-Estrada accept in San Ysidro, CA?

    Dr. Alvarez-Estrada in San Ysidro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • State of California

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Alvarez-Estrada's office located?

    Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada's Primary Practice

    4004 Beyer Blvd

    San Ysidro, CA 92173

    (619) 691-7479

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    Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada's Practice 2

    1637 Third Ave Ste B

    Chula Vista, CA 91911

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    Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada's Practice 3

    435 H St

    Chula Vista, CA 91910

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

    Dr. Alvarez-Estrada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588197826.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez-Estrada?

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

    What is Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada's specialty?

    Dr. Alvarez-Estrada is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Ysidro, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alvarez-Estrada is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Miguel Alvarez-Estrada accepting new patients in San Ysidro, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Miguel Alvarez-Estrada offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez-Estrada's office at (619) 691-7479 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Miguel Alvarez-Estrada?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez-Estrada's office at (619) 691-7479 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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