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Who is Dr. Michelen Alvarez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Florence, KY?
Dr. Yamil Michelen Alvarez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Florence, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Michelen Alvarez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michelen Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michelen Alvarez’s office at (859) 757-4446.
What languages does Dr. Michelen Alvarez speak?
Dr. Michelen Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Michelen Alvarez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Michelen 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. Michelen 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Michelen Alvarez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Yamil Michelen Alvarez may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Michelen Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Michelen Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelen Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 757-4446 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michelen Alvarez accept in Florence, KY?
Dr. Michelen Alvarez in Florence, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Michelen Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Yamil Michelen Alvarez's Primary Practice
7370 Turfway Rd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 757-4446
What is Dr. Michelen Alvarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michelen Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902261506.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michelen Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michelen Alvarez
What is Dr. Yamil Michelen Alvarez's specialty?
Dr. Michelen Alvarez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Florence, KY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Yamil Michelen Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Michelen Alvarez is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Florence 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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 Yamil Michelen Alvarez accepting new patients in Florence, KY?
Yes, Dr. Yamil Michelen Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yamil Michelen Alvarez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Michelen Alvarez's office at (859) 757-4446 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yamil Michelen Alvarez?
Please contact Dr. Michelen Alvarez's office at (859) 757-4446 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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