CA
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alves, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Dr. Carlos Alves, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Thousand Oaks, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Alves is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alves’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alves’s office at (805) 768-4198.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alves?
Dr. Carlos Alves, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist 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. Alves empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Thousand Oaks/CA community, Dr. Alves is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Alves speak?
Dr. Alves and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alves treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Alves 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. Alves. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Flutter
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R002: Palpitations
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Alves perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carlos Alves may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alves' office.
Does Dr. Alves accept my insurance?
Dr. Alves accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 768-4198 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alves accept in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Dr. Alves in Thousand Oaks, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gold Coast Health Plan
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alves' office located?
Dr. Carlos Alves' Primary Practice
2220 Lynn Rd Ste 203
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 768-4198
What is Dr. Alves's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558342717.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alves?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alves
What is Dr. Carlos Alves's specialty?
Dr. Alves is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Thousand Oaks, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Alves to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carlos Alves affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alves is affiliated with Los Robles Regional 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
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Is Carlos Alves accepting new patients in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Alves is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Alves offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alves's office at (805) 768-4198 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Alves?
Please contact Dr. Alves's office at (805) 768-4198 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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