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Dr. Lizette Alvarez, MD

Dr. Lizette Alvarez, MD

Physiatrist

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alvarez, Physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Lizette Alvarez, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Alvarez completed her residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Alvarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez’s office at (314) 942-2213.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alvarez?

    Dr. Lizette Alvarez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alvarez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Amputee Rehabilitation, Spasticity Management, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Alvarez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    • Medical School: Ponce Sch of Med, Ponce Pr

    Is Dr. Alvarez board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Lizette Alvarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Alvarez speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Alvarez typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Alvarez typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Alvarez 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. 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Alvarez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 942-2213 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Alvarez in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Missouri

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?

    Dr. Lizette Alvarez's Primary Practice

    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 323A

    Saint Louis, MO 63131

    (314) 942-2213

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    Dr. Lizette Alvarez's Practice 2

    15425 Manchester Rd Ste 28

    Ballwin, MO 63011

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    Dr. Lizette Alvarez's Practice 3

    950 Francis Pl

    Clayton, MO 63105

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    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 1750342580.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez?

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

    What is Dr. Lizette Alvarez's specialty?

    Dr. Alvarez is a Physiatrist near Saint Louis, MO.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Lizette Alvarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Mercy Hospital St. Louis 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

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    Is Dr. Lizette Alvarez accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Lizette Alvarez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lizette Alvarez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (314) 942-2213 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lizette Alvarez?

    Please contact Dr. Alvarez's office at (314) 942-2213 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alvarez's office located?

    Dr. Alvarez's offices are located in Saint Louis, MO, Ballwin, MO, and Clayton, MO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lizette Alvarez have?

    Dr. Lizette Alvarez is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.