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Dr. Jorge Esquivel, MD

Dr. Jorge Esquivel, MD

Lakeland, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Esquivel, Hospitalist in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Jorge Esquivel, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Esquivel graduated from University Of El Salvador and completed his residency at Lincoln Hosp/Cornell University. Dr. Esquivel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Esquivel’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Esquivel’s office at (863) 680-7000.

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

    • Residency: Lincoln Hosp/Cornell University | Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center | Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

    • Medical School: Universidade Catolica Do Salvador | University Of El Salvador | Universidad de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Esquivel board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Jorge Esquivel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Esquivel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Esquivel treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Esquivel 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. Esquivel. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain
    • Precordial pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified
    • R072: Precordial pain

    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

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Which procedures does Dr. Esquivel perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jorge Esquivel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Esquivel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Esquivel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 680-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Esquivel accept in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Esquivel in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Esquivel's office located?

    Dr. Jorge Esquivel's Primary Practice

    1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd

    Lakeland, FL 33805

    (863) 680-7000

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

    Dr. Esquivel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942212402.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Esquivel?

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

    What is Dr. Jorge Esquivel's specialty?

    Dr. Esquivel is a Hospitalist near Lakeland, FL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Esquivel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jorge Esquivel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Esquivel is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Jorge Esquivel accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Jorge Esquivel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jorge Esquivel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Esquivel's office at (863) 680-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jorge Esquivel?

    Please contact Dr. Esquivel's office at (863) 680-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Esquivel have?

    Dr. Jorge Esquivel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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