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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendoza Alvarez, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Lybil Mendoza Alvarez, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mendoza Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendoza Alvarez’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendoza Alvarez’s office at (916) 887-4780.
What languages does Dr. Mendoza Alvarez speak?
Dr. Mendoza Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mendoza Alvarez treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mendoza Alvarez 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. Mendoza Alvarez. 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:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis with Complications
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Complications
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
- K51019: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
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:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Esophagitis
- Esophagus Disorder
- Inflammation of the Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
- Esophageal Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding
Also known as:
- Duodenum Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Duodenitis
- Inflamed Duodenum
- Small Intestine Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding
What procedures does Dr. Mendoza Alvarez perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mendoza Alvarez 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. Mendoza Alvarez. 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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
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. Mendoza Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendoza Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 887-4780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendoza Alvarez accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Mendoza Alvarez in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
FirstMerit Corporation
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Partnership Health Plan
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mendoza Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Lybil Mendoza Alvarez's Primary Practice
1625 Stockton Blvd Ste 105
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 887-4780
What is Dr. Mendoza Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendoza Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801201801.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendoza Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendoza Alvarez
What is Dr. Lybil Mendoza Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Mendoza Alvarez is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Sacramento, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Mendoza Alvarez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lybil Mendoza Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendoza Alvarez is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA 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
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Is Lybil Mendoza Alvarez accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lybil Mendoza Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lybil Mendoza Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendoza Alvarez's office at (916) 887-4780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lybil Mendoza Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Mendoza Alvarez's office at (916) 887-4780 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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