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Dr. Barbara Alvarez, MD
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Barbara Alvarez, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (718) 283-5912.
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 Dr. Alvarez treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Late Latent Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Hidden syphilis (late stage)
- Asymptomatic late syphilis
- Silent syphilis (late stage)
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A528: Late syphilis, latent
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long COVID
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Post-COVID Syndrome
- Long-Haul COVID
- Chronic COVID
ICD-10 Codes:
- U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Which procedures does Dr. Alvarez perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Alvarez may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alvarez's office.
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-5912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Alvarez in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?An 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 1134563018.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez
What is Dr. Barbara Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Brooklyn, NY. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Alvarez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Barbara Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center (University Hospital of Brooklyn), Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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 Barbara Alvarez accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barbara Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (718) 283-5912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barbara Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (718) 283-5912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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