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Dr. Suzanne Ware, MD

Dr. Suzanne Ware, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ware, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Suzanne Ware, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Ware graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her residency at Natividad Medical Center. She is a member of the American Association of Family Practitioners, Santa Cruz Medical Society, American Medical Associati. Dr. Ware is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ware’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ware’s office at (813) 752-2505.

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

    • Residency: Natividad Medical Center | Natividad Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ware speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ware treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ware 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. Ware. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89323: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 3
    • L89324: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble Sleeping
    • Psychophysiologic Insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5104: Psychophysiologic insomnia

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Which procedures does Dr. Ware perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Ware may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ware's office.

    Does Dr. Ware accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ware accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 752-2505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ware accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • AgeWell

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ware's office located?

    Dr. Suzanne Ware's Primary Practice

    2025 Soquel Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    (813) 752-2505

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    Dr. Suzanne Ware's Practice 2

    2751 Research Park Dr

    Soquel, CA 95073

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    Dr. Suzanne Ware's Practice 3

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Association of Family Practitioners, Santa Cruz Medical Society, American Medical Associati

    Member

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

    Dr. Ware's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851303739.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ware?

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

    What is Dr. Suzanne Ware's specialty?

    Dr. Ware is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Ware to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Suzanne Ware affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ware is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Novato Community 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 Suzanne Ware accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Suzanne Ware is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Suzanne Ware offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ware's office at (813) 752-2505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Suzanne Ware?

    Please contact Dr. Ware's office at (813) 752-2505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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