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Who is Dr. Penaloza, Internist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Orlando Penaloza, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Penaloza is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penaloza’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penaloza’s office.
Is Dr. Penaloza board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Orlando Penaloza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Penaloza speak?
Dr. Penaloza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Penaloza typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Penaloza 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. Penaloza. 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.
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Penaloza typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Penaloza 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. Penaloza. 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.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Penaloza accept my insurance?
Dr. Penaloza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Penaloza accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Penaloza in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Penaloza's office located?
What is Dr. Penaloza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Penaloza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083881585.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penaloza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Penaloza
What is Dr. Orlando Penaloza's specialty?
Dr. Penaloza is a Internist near Allentown, PA.
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. Orlando Penaloza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Penaloza is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street 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
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Is Orlando Penaloza accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Orlando Penaloza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Orlando Penaloza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Penaloza's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Orlando Penaloza?
Please contact Dr. Penaloza's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Orlando Penaloza have?
Dr. Orlando Penaloza is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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