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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aldana, Interventional Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Alvaro Aldana, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Aldana graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at St Francis Hosp Of Evanston, Internal Medicine. Dr. Aldana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aldana’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aldana’s office at (205) 971-7500.
Where did Dr. Aldana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Francis Hosp Of Evanston, Internal Medicine | Mayo Clinic Rochester | St Francis Hospital Program
Medical School: Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Aldana board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Aldana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Aldana speak?
Dr. Aldana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Aldana typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Aldana 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. Aldana. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Aldana typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Aldana performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Aldana. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Vein Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Vein Stenting
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Aldana accept my insurance?
Dr. Aldana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 971-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aldana accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Aldana in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Aldana's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Aldana's Primary Practice
3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 720
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 971-7500
What is Dr. Aldana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aldana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295739274.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aldana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aldana
What is Dr. Alvaro Aldana's specialty?
Dr. Aldana is a Interventional Cardiologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Aldana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aldana is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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 an Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alvaro Aldana accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Aldana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Aldana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aldana's office at (205) 971-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Aldana?
Please contact Dr. Aldana's office at (205) 971-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alvaro Aldana have?
Dr. Alvaro Aldana is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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