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Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez, MD

Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez, MD

Clearwater, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Clearwater, FL?

    Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Clearwater, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez graduated from St George',s University and completed her residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez’s office at (727) 725-5121.

    Where did Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: North Shore University Hospital | NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: St George',s University | Cornell University | St. George`S University

    Is Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez speak?

    Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Pimentel-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. Pimentel-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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3493: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Left lower quadrant pain
    • Pain in left side of belly
    • Left side abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1032: Left lower quadrant pain

    What procedures does Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Pimentel-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. Pimentel-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:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hormone Pellet Implantation
    • Birth Control
    • Hormone Replacement Pellets
    • Estradiol Pellet Insertion
    • Testosterone Pellet Insertion
    • Bioidentical Hormone Pellets

    CPT Codes:

    • 11980: Subcutaneous hormone pellet implantation (implantation of estradiol and/or testosterone pellets beneath the skin)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Does Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 725-5121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez accept in Clearwater, FL?

    Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez in Clearwater, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BayCare Health System

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez's office located?

    Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez's Primary Practice

    2665 State Road 580

    Clearwater, FL 33761

    (727) 725-5121

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    Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez's Practice 2

    2818 W Virginia Ave

    Tampa, FL 33607

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    Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez's Practice 3

    101 Avenue O SE

    Winter Haven, FL 33880

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

    Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508050162.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez?

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

    What is Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez's specialty?

    Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Clearwater, FL. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez is affiliated with AdventHealth Ocala, Banner Baywood Medical Center, HCA Florida Trinity Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) with 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 Maria Pimentel-Alvarez accepting new patients in Clearwater, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez's office at (727) 725-5121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Maria Pimentel-Alvarez?

    Please contact Dr. Pimentel-Alvarez's office at (727) 725-5121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez have?

    Dr. Maria Pimentel-Alvarez is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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