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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. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Alvarez typically 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. 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:

    • 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
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    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

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Alvarez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?

    Dr. Barbara Alvarez's Primary Practice

    4802 10th Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11219

    (718) 283-5912

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    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 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?

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Barbara Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Suny Downstate Medical Center (university Hospital Of 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

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Barbara Alvarez?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (718) 283-5912 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?

    Dr. Alvarez's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.