Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Restrepo, Medical Oncologist in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Alvaro Restrepo, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Restrepo graduated from Institute of Health Sciences Medellin Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Meml Hospital. Dr. Restrepo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Restrepo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Restrepo’s office at (956) 687-5150.
Where did Dr. Restrepo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Meml Hospital | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud | Institute of Health Sciences Medellin Faculty of Medicine | Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Restrepo board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Restrepo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Restrepo speak?
Dr. Restrepo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Restrepo typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Restrepo 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. Restrepo. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Restrepo typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvaro Restrepo may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Restrepo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Restrepo accept my insurance?
Dr. Restrepo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 687-5150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Restrepo accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Restrepo in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Restrepo's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Restrepo's Primary Practice
1901 S Col Rowe Blvd
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 687-5150
What is Dr. Restrepo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Restrepo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992748586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Restrepo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Restrepo
What is Dr. Alvaro Restrepo's specialty?
Dr. Restrepo is a Medical Oncologist near McAllen, TX.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Restrepo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Restrepo is affiliated with Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission 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
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Is Alvaro Restrepo accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Restrepo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Restrepo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Restrepo's office at (956) 687-5150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Restrepo?
Please contact Dr. Restrepo's office at (956) 687-5150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alvaro Restrepo have?
Dr. Alvaro Restrepo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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