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Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes, MD
Sun City, AZ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarado-Valdes, Critical Care Internist in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alvarado-Valdes completed his residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. Alvarado-Valdes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarado-Valdes’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarado-Valdes’s office at (623) 832-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alvarado-Valdes?
Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alvarado-Valdes empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breathing Disorders, Critical Care, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sun City/AZ community, Dr. Alvarado-Valdes is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Alvarado-Valdes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
Medical School: Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alvarado-Valdes speak?
Dr. Alvarado-Valdes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alvarado-Valdes treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Alvarado-Valdes 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. Alvarado-Valdes. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Other Sleep Apnea
- Idiopathic Sleep Hypoventilation
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
- Uncommon Sleep Apnea
- Rare Sleep Breathing Disorder
- Primary Alveolar Hypoventilation
- Undiagnosed Sleep Breathing Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
- G4739: Other sleep apnea
- G4734: Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilation
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:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Other Hypersomnia
- Sleep Disorder
- Unspecified Hypersomnia
- Different Types of Hypersomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4719: Other hypersomnia
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleep Disorder
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble Sleeping
- Psychophysiologic Insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F5104: Psychophysiologic insomnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep Disorder
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Sudden sleep attacks
- Type 2 narcolepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R578: Other shock
Which procedures does Dr. Alvarado-Valdes perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alvarado-Valdes' office.
Does Dr. Alvarado-Valdes accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarado-Valdes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 832-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarado-Valdes accept in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Alvarado-Valdes in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alvarado-Valdes' office located?
Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes' Primary Practice
14416 W Meeker Blvd
Sun City, AZ 85375
(623) 832-4000
What is Dr. Alvarado-Valdes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarado-Valdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396772356.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarado-Valdes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarado-Valdes
What is Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes's specialty?
Dr. Alvarado-Valdes is a Critical Care Internist near Sun City, AZ. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Alvarado-Valdes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarado-Valdes is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird 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 Carlos Alvarado-Valdes accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Alvarado-Valdes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarado-Valdes's office at (623) 832-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Alvarado-Valdes?
Please contact Dr. Alvarado-Valdes's office at (623) 832-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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