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Dr. Jose Vives Alvarado

Physiatrist

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vives Alvarado, Physiatrist in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Jose Vives Alvarado is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL. Dr. Vives Alvarado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vives Alvarado’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vives Alvarado’s office at (305) 585-9420.

    What languages does Dr. Vives Alvarado speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Vives Alvarado typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Vives Alvarado 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. Vives Alvarado. 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:

    • Walking Problems
    • Reduced Mobility
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Lower body paralysis
    • Paralysis of legs
    • Spinal cord injury paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Vives Alvarado typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Vives Alvarado 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. Vives Alvarado. 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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Vives Alvarado accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vives Alvarado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 585-9420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vives Alvarado accept in Miami, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareCentrix

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vives Alvarado's office located?

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    1611 NW 12th Ave

    Miami, FL 33136

    (305) 585-9420

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

    Dr. Vives Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902261118.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vives Alvarado?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Vives Alvarado's specialty?

    Dr. Vives Alvarado is a Physiatrist near Miami, FL.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Jose Vives Alvarado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vives Alvarado is affiliated with Jackson North Medical Center, Jackson South Medical Center, Memorial Hospital West 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

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    Is Dr. Jose Vives Alvarado accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Vives Alvarado is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Vives Alvarado offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vives Alvarado's office at (305) 585-9420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Vives Alvarado?

    Please contact Dr. Vives Alvarado's office at (305) 585-9420 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vives Alvarado's office located?

    Dr. Vives Alvarado's office is located in Miami, FL.