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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. Dr. Alvarado completed his residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Pediatrics. Dr. Alvarado is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarado’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. 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 as a 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    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:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    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:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    What procedures does Dr. Alvarado perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alvarado 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. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Group Speech Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Group Language Therapy
    • Group Voice Therapy
    • Group Communication Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals

    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

    • Medicaid

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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

    325 W Broad St Fl 2

    Bethlehem, PA 18018

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    Dr. Stephen Alvarado's Practice 3

    318B N Main St

    Doylestown, PA 18901

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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 Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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

    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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