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Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Spokane, WA specializing in pediatric pulmonology. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD is affiliated with Providence.
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.
Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology and has a state license in Washington.
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2004)
Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (2007)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology
Licensed In: Washington
Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Regence Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Naphcare, Pacific Source Health PPO, Stevens County SheriffS Office, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Ferry County Jail, Evernorth PPO, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 34 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spokane, WA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$318
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$204
KALYDECO $66 |
ORKAMBI $15 |
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$185
TEZSPIRE $148 |
FASENRA $37 |
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$177
LUCENTIS $125 |
Pulmozyme $52 |
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$173
DUPIXENT $173 |
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$1,387
Creon $239 |
The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $161 |
NUCALA $152 |
Pertzye $100 |
DUPIXENT $89 |
Other $647 |
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Dr. Alma I. Chavez, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $284,764.
Dr. Alma Chavez practices pediatric pulmonology. Her clinical interests include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis (CF), and chronic lung disease. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chavez most likely takes Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She attended the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and subsequently trained at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for residency. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Chavez is professionally affiliated with Providence. She has an open panel in Spokane, WA according to Doctor.com.
