Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez

Infectious Disease
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
1200 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
1200 Pleasant St, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Maria Romero-Alvarez is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Nocardiosis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Romero-Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Allen Hospital
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Metropolitan Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
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
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez by calling their office at 515-241-6261. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez a top-rated expert for Nocardiosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez is classified as an Experienced expert for Nocardiosis, 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. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez specialize in?

While Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Nocardiosis, Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez accept my insurance?

Dr. Maria V. Romero-Alvarez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-6261 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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