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Dr. Ernesto Alonso, MD

Tampa, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alonso, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Ernesto Alonso, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL. Dr. Alonso is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alonso’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alonso’s office at (305) 343-6831.

    What languages does Dr. Alonso speak?

    Dr. Alonso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Alonso typically treat?

    As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Alonso 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. Alonso. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Alonso typically perform?

    As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Alonso 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. Alonso. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Destruction in the Foot
    • Plantar Nerve Ablation
    • Digital Nerve Neurolysis
    • Foot Nerve Block
    • Morton's Neuroma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64632: Destruction by neurolytic agent; plantar common digital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Basic Balance Test
    • Balance Tests
    • Vestibular Evaluation
    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Nystagmus Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording

    Also known as:

    • Caloric Vestibular Test
    • Bithermal Caloric Test
    • Inner Ear Balance Test
    • Videonystagmography (VNG) Caloric Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92537: Caloric vestibular test with recording, bilateral; bithermal (ie, one warm and one cool irrigation in each ear for a total of four irrigations)

    Does Dr. Alonso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alonso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 343-6831 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alonso accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Alonso in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Alonso's office located?

    Dr. Ernesto Alonso's Primary Practice

    2919 W Swann Ave Ste 401

    Tampa, FL 33609

    (305) 343-6831

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

    Dr. Alonso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396170601.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alonso?

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

    What is Dr. Ernesto Alonso's specialty?

    Dr. Alonso is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Tampa, FL.

    What does a Clinical Neurophysiologist do?

    Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

    Is this Dr. Ernesto Alonso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alonso is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Clinical Neurophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Ernesto Alonso accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Ernesto Alonso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ernesto Alonso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alonso's office at (305) 343-6831 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Alonso?

    Please contact Dr. Alonso's office at (305) 343-6831 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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