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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poulos, Family Medicine Specialist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Alva Poulos, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Poulos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poulos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poulos’s office at (401) 944-4300.
What languages does Dr. Poulos speak?
Dr. Poulos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Poulos typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Poulos 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. Poulos. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Poulos typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alva Poulos may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Poulos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Poulos accept my insurance?
Dr. Poulos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 944-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poulos accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Poulos in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aware Integrated
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Poulos' office located?
What is Dr. Poulos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376292193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poulos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poulos
What is Dr. Alva Poulos's specialty?
Dr. Poulos is a Family Medicine Specialist near Providence, RI.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Alva Poulos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poulos is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, South County Hospital Campus, Mcleod Regional Medical Center 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alva Poulos accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Alva Poulos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alva Poulos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poulos's office at (401) 944-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alva Poulos?
Please contact Dr. Poulos's office at (401) 944-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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