Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Gynecologic Oncologist in San Francisco, CA?
Where did Dr. Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Alvarez board certified as a Gynecologic Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
- Malignant Uterine Tumor
- Uterine Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Uterus
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
- C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
- Belly lump
- Pelvic mass
- Abdominal swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
What procedures does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-6938 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Alvarez in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alvarez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alvarez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710197330.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez