Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez, Diagnostic Radiologist in Saint Joseph, MO?
Where did Dr. Alvarez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Juan City Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Rush Presby St Lukes Hosp
Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr | Ponce Med School | Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Is Dr. Alvarez board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?
Dr. Alvarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Alvarez may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Saint Joseph, MO?
Dr. Alvarez in Saint Joseph, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other TPA
Sharp HealthCare
State of Kansas
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
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Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alvarez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alvarez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1326027657.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez