Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1111 E End Blvd, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 

Overview

Alva Smith is a Cardiologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Hypertension.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1111 E End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alva Smith

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alva Smith?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alva Smith by calling their office at 570-824-3521. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alva Smith a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alva Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alva Smith specialize in?

While Dr. Alva Smith is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Alva Smith accept my insurance?

Dr. Alva Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-824-3521 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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