Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Valerie Lopez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Lopez graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Metrohealth Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Lopez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez’s office at (216) 444-2200.
Where did Dr. Lopez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine | MetroHealth Medical Center Program
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lopez speak?
Dr. Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lopez typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lopez typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Valerie Lopez may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lopez accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopez accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Lopez in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lopez's office located?
What is Dr. Lopez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235187154.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopez
What is Dr. Valerie Lopez's specialty?
Dr. Lopez is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Cleveland, OH.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Valerie Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopez is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Marymount Hospital, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Fairview Hospital, The Christ Hospital 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
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Is Valerie Lopez accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valerie Lopez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (216) 444-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valerie Lopez?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (216) 444-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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