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Dr. Stephen Alvarado, MD

Allentown, PA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alvarado, Pediatrician in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Stephen Alvarado, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Alvarado completed his residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Pediatrics. Dr. Alvarado is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarado’s office at (610) 395-4300.

    Where did Dr. Alvarado go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Pediatrics

    Is Dr. Alvarado board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Alvarado, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Alvarado speak?

    Dr. Alvarado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alvarado treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alvarado 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. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Unspecified Preventive Health Measures
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter
    • General Prophylactic Care
    • Unspecified Disease Prevention
    • Health Protection Visit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization
    • Z299: Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Patient Refused Vaccination
    • Vaccine refusal
    • Refusal to vaccinate
    • Immunization refusal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Which procedures does Dr. Alvarado perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Alvarado may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alvarado's office.

    Does Dr. Alvarado accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alvarado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 395-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarado accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Alvarado in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Independence Blue Cross

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    Where is Dr. Alvarado's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Alvarado's Primary Practice

    1611 Pond Rd Ste 400

    Allentown, PA 18104

    (610) 395-4300

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    Dr. Stephen Alvarado's Practice 2

    1431 Nursery St Ste 102

    Fogelsville, PA 18051

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    Dr. Stephen Alvarado's Practice 3

    325 W Broad St Fl 2

    Bethlehem, PA 18018

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    What is Dr. Alvarado's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alvarado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255330999.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarado?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarado

    What is Dr. Stephen Alvarado's specialty?

    Dr. Alvarado is a Pediatrician near Allentown, PA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Alvarado to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Alvarado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alvarado is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Stephen Alvarado accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Alvarado is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Alvarado offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarado's office at (610) 395-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Alvarado?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarado's office at (610) 395-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Alvarado have?

    Dr. Stephen Alvarado is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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