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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Alonso, Infectious Disease Specialist in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. George Alonso, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, NY. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alonso graduated from All Saints University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Mount Vernon Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alonso is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alonso’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alonso’s office at (718) 334-3969.
Where did Dr. Alonso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Mount Vernon Hosp, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | All Saints University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alonso board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. George Alonso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alonso speak?
Dr. Alonso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alonso treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alonso 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. Alonso. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Exposure to HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Which procedures does Dr. Alonso perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. George Alonso may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alonso's office.
Does Dr. Alonso accept my insurance?
Dr. Alonso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 334-3969 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alonso accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Alonso in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
Molina
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alonso's office located?
What is Dr. Alonso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alonso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780698936.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alonso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alonso
What is Dr. George Alonso's specialty?
Dr. Alonso is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Elmhurst, NY.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Alonso to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. George Alonso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alonso is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Bellevue Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is George Alonso accepting new patients in Elmhurst, NY?
Yes, Dr. George Alonso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Alonso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alonso's office at (718) 334-3969 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Alonso?
Please contact Dr. Alonso's office at (718) 334-3969 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Alonso have?
Dr. George Alonso is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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