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Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco

Cedar Rapids, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pena Polanco, Internist in Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cedar Rapids, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pena Polanco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pena Polanco’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pena Polanco’s office at (216) 861-6200.

    What languages does Dr. Pena Polanco speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pena Polanco typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Pena Polanco 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. Pena Polanco. 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:

    • 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pena Polanco typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pena Polanco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pena Polanco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pena Polanco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 861-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pena Polanco accept in Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Dr. Pena Polanco in Cedar Rapids, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Pena Polanco's office located?

    Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco's Primary Practice

    788 8th Ave SE Ste 204

    Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

    (216) 861-6200

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    Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco's Practice 2

    1790 Blairs Ferry Rd

    Hiawatha, IA 52233

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

    Dr. Pena Polanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063064426.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pena Polanco?

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

    What is Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco's specialty?

    Dr. Pena Polanco is a Internist near Cedar Rapids, IA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pena Polanco is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia, Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Valerie Pena Polanco accepting new patients in Cedar Rapids, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valerie Pena Polanco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pena Polanco's office at (216) 861-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Valerie Pena Polanco?

    Please contact Dr. Pena Polanco's office at (216) 861-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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