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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD in 2014
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension.
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Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD is a pulmonologist in Wellington, FL specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach Co and CC Florida Wellington Medical Office Building.
2789 State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331
525 Okeechobee Boulevard Rosemary Square
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension.
Hypertension | 75 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Wellington, FL during 2015 were , and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 116 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD.
Male | 66 |
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Female | 126 |
From 65 to 74 | 88 |
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From 75 to 84 | 58 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Hypertension | 72 |
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High Cholesterol | 63 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 60 |
Depression | 19 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
Asthma | 33 |
Osteoperosis | 11 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 18 |
Heart Failure | 46 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 56 |
Diabetes | 30 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Wellington, FL during 2016 were , and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 12 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD.
Male | 41 |
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Female | 30 |
Non-Hispanic White | 46 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 13 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 28 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 22 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.
Hypertension | 65 |
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High Cholesterol | 51 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 56 |
Depression | 37 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 52 |
Asthma | 42 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 15 |
Heart Failure | 49 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 41 |
Diabetes | 44 |
Dementia | 17 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Wellington, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.
hospital care | 74 |
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inpatient care | 74 |
pulmonary testing | 31 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD.
Male | 65 |
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Female | 48 |
Non-Hispanic White | 56 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 32 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 48 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 45 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.
Hypertension | 75 |
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High Cholesterol | 55 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 49 |
Depression | 39 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 58 |
Asthma | 15 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
Heart Failure | 49 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 45 |
Diabetes | 42 |
Dementia | 28 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Wellington, FL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 26 |
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hospital care | 68 |
inpatient care | 68 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD.
Male | 63 |
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Female | 48 |
Non-Hispanic White | 56 |
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Black | 13 |
Hispanic | 31 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 31 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 59 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
Hypertension | 73 |
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High Cholesterol | 52 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 40 |
Depression | 32 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 50 |
Asthma | 16 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 30 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 34 |
Diabetes | 42 |
Dementia | 22 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Wellington, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 9 |
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hospital care | 98 |
inpatient care | 98 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD.
Male | 62 |
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Female | 45 |
Non-Hispanic White | 50 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 34 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 45 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 41 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.
Hypertension | 75 |
---|---|
High Cholesterol | 59 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 48 |
Depression | 30 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 67 |
Asthma | 19 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 17 |
Heart Failure | 43 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 40 |
Diabetes | 46 |
Dementia | 22 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Wellington, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and .
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.
hospital care | 60 |
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inpatient care | 60 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD.
Male | 64 |
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Female | 29 |
Non-Hispanic White | 43 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 23 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 16 |
From 65 to 74 | 47 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 25 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.
Hypertension | 75 |
---|---|
High Cholesterol | 61 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 58 |
Depression | 23 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 68 |
Asthma | 20 |
Osteoperosis | 0 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 19 |
Heart Failure | 44 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 41 |
Diabetes | 61 |
Dementia | 29 |
Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Wellington, FL were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.
doctor visit | 44 |
---|---|
hospital care | 75 |
inpatient care | 75 |
pulmonary testing | 31 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD.
Female | 40 |
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Male | 45 |
Black / African American | 1 |
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Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
Non-Hispanic White | 31 |
Hispanic | 16 |
Native American / Alaskan Native | 2 |
Other | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
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75 to 84 | 7 |
Less than 65 | 24 |
65 to 74 | 35 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
Hypertension | 63 |
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High Cholesterol | 42 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
Depression | 22 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 40 |
Asthma | 18 |
Osteoporosis | 1 |
Heart Failure | 32 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 32 |
Diabetes | 33 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 10 |
Dementia | 14 |
Cancer | 1 |
He completed residency at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program Phoenix, AZ USA. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Arizona.
Residency: Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program Phoenix, AZ USA (2011)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
Licensed In: Arizona
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Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 67 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wellington, FL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$176
UPTRAVI $150 |
$26 |
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Baxter Healthcare |
$19
Renal - Non Product Related $19 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$15
BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $15 |
Food and Beverage | $195 |
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Education | $15 |
Dr. Andres Borja Alvarez's specialties are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He practices in Weston, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, and Wellington, FL. His clinical interests include sleep apnea, cough, and pulmonary hypertension. Patient ratings for Dr. Borja Alvarez average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Borja Alvarez's training includes a residency program at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix. Dr. Borja Alvarez is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.