Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
3 West Olive Street, Suite 220, 
Scranton, PA 

Overview

About Diego Alcaraz Alvarez.

Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hyperthyroidism.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Universidad Anahuac Mayab, 2011 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

St. Barnabas Hospital, 2019

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NE

Fellowships

University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Highmark
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  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Geisinger Scranton - Endocrinology
3 West Olive Street, Suite 220, Scranton, PA 18508

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alvarez has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Diego A. Alvarez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Diego A. Alvarez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Diego A. Alvarez by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Diego A. Alvarez a top-rated expert for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Diego A. Alvarez is classified as an Advanced expert for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, 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. Diego A. Alvarez specialize in?

While Dr. Diego A. Alvarez is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Diego A. Alvarez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Diego A. Alvarez has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. You can view a list of Dr. Diego A. Alvarez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Diego A. Alvarez accept my insurance?

Dr. Diego A. Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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