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Who is Dr. Alav, Internist in Fontana, CA?
Dr. Faramarz Alav, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fontana, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Alav graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alav is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alav’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alav’s office at (909) 429-2404.
Where did Dr. Alav go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Internal Medicine | Wayne St University Detroit M C | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Azerbaijan State Medical University | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alav speak?
Dr. Alav and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Alav treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alav 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. Alav. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alav perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Faramarz Alav may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alav's office.
Does Dr. Alav accept my insurance?
Dr. Alav accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 429-2404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alav accept in Fontana, CA?
Dr. Alav in Fontana, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Humana
Inland Empire
Medicare
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alav's office located?
Dr. Faramarz Alav's Primary Practice
16465 Sierra Lakes Pkwy
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 429-2404
What is Dr. Alav's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alav's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508825027.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alav?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alav
What is Dr. Faramarz Alav's specialty?
Dr. Alav is a Internist near Fontana, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Alav to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Faramarz Alav affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alav is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Faramarz Alav accepting new patients in Fontana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Faramarz Alav is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Faramarz Alav offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alav's office at (909) 429-2404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Faramarz Alav?
Please contact Dr. Alav's office at (909) 429-2404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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