Rene Alvarez, FACC, FACP, FAHA, MD

Rene Alvarez, FACC, FACP, FAHA, MD

Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • Jefferson University Physicians, 1101 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 955-5050, Accepting new patients
  • Jefferson University Physicians, 925 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 955-5050

Conditions Treated

  • Cardiac Device (e.g. Pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator) In Place
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Heart Failure
  • Cardiomyopathy (Weakened Heart Muscle)
  • Heart Assist Device (e.g. Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)) In Place
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator In Place

Specialized Treatments

  • Cardiac Device (e.g. Pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator) Evaluation & Adjustment
  • Coagulation Tests (e.g. PT, PTT)
  • Heart Assist Device (e.g. Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)) Review
  • Heart Failure Management
  • Cardiac Device (e.g. Pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator) Review
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Heart Biopsy
  • Heart Transplant Management (e.g. Transplant Medication Monitoring & Dosage Adjustment)

Insurances Accepted

Most common in Pennsylvania

Aetna
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Highmark
Humana
Keystone First
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan

Others

Allina Health
Ambetter
AmeriHealth
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centene
CMS
Dignity Health
Hartford Healthcare
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
HealthPartners
Jefferson Health Plans
Medica
Meritain Health
MultiPlan
Northwell Health
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
Pennsylvania Medicaid
Prime Health Services
QualCare
Wellcare

Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.