Who is Dr. Alvarez, Psychiatrist in Bay Shore, NY?
Where did Dr. Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cabrini Med Ctr, Psychiatry; Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Pediatrics | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Elmhurst) Program
Medical School: University Central Del Este (Uce)- Esc De Med- San Pedro De MacOris | Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Alvarez 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. Alvarez. 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:
- Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression
- Mental Disorder
- Stress-Related Anxiety and Depression
- Mixed Mood Adjustment Disorder
- Emotional Distress from Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4323: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Luz Alvarez may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 742-7878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Bay Shore, NY?
Dr. Alvarez in Bay Shore, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
Dr. Luz Alvarez's Primary Practice
85 W Main St Ste 101
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(516) 742-7878
What is Dr. Alvarez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750319869.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez
What is Dr. Luz Alvarez's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.