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Dr. Lorenzo Suarez, MD

Dr. Lorenzo Suarez, MD

Brawley, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Suarez, Family Medicine Specialist in Brawley, CA?

    Dr. Lorenzo Suarez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brawley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Suarez graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Family Practice. Dr. Suarez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suarez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suarez’s office at (760) 344-8100.

    Where did Dr. Suarez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Family Practice | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis | Primary Care Physician

    Is Dr. Suarez board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Lorenzo Suarez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Suarez speak?

    Dr. Suarez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Suarez typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Suarez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Suarez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Suarez typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Suarez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Suarez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Routine Nail Trimming
    • Medical Nail Care
    • Podiatric Nail Trimming
    • Foot Nail Clipping
    • Therapeutic Nail Trimming

    CPT Codes:

    • 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Suarez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Suarez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 344-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Suarez accept in Brawley, CA?

    Dr. Suarez in Brawley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Suarez's office located?

    Dr. Lorenzo Suarez's Primary Practice

    125 S 5th St

    Brawley, CA 92227

    (760) 344-8100

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    Dr. Lorenzo Suarez's Practice 2

    1665 S Imperial Ave

    El Centro, CA 92243

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    Dr. Lorenzo Suarez's Practice 3

    420 Heffernan Ave

    Calexico, CA 92231

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    What is Dr. Suarez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Suarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619935137.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suarez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suarez

    What is Dr. Lorenzo Suarez's specialty?

    Dr. Suarez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Brawley, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Lorenzo Suarez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Suarez is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Yuma Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lorenzo Suarez accepting new patients in Brawley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lorenzo Suarez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lorenzo Suarez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Suarez's office at (760) 344-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lorenzo Suarez?

    Please contact Dr. Suarez's office at (760) 344-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lorenzo Suarez have?

    Dr. Lorenzo Suarez is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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