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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopez, Specialist in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Alvaro Lopez, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Kennesaw, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lopez graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lopez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez’s office at (770) 939-1601.
Where did Dr. Lopez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Mc Gaw Mc/Northwestern Univ, Internal Medicine | Loyola University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Lopez board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Lopez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lopez speak?
Dr. Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lopez treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Does Dr. Lopez accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 939-1601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopez accept in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Lopez in Kennesaw, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Lopez's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Lopez's Primary Practice
5150 Stilesboro Rd NW Ste 220
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 939-1601
Dr. Alvaro Lopez's Practice 3
1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 402
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 739-8282
What is Dr. Lopez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861440216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopez
What is Dr. Alvaro Lopez's specialty?
Dr. Lopez is a Specialist near Kennesaw, GA. Contact Dr. Lopez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopez is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Alvaro Lopez accepting new patients in Kennesaw, GA?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Lopez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (770) 939-1601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Lopez?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (770) 939-1601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alvaro Lopez have?
Dr. Alvaro Lopez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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