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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Castro Valenzuela, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Javier Castro Valenzuela, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Castro Valenzuela is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Castro Valenzuela’s office at (718) 579-5000.
What languages does Dr. Castro Valenzuela speak?
Dr. Castro Valenzuela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Castro Valenzuela treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Castro Valenzuela 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. Castro Valenzuela. 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does Dr. Castro Valenzuela perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Castro Valenzuela 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. Castro Valenzuela. 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:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietary Counseling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Registered Dietitian Consultation
CPT Codes:
- 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Also known as:
- Vision Screening
- Visual Acuity Test
- Eye Chart Test
- Bilateral Vision Screening
CPT Codes:
- 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral
Does Dr. Castro Valenzuela accept my insurance?
Dr. Castro Valenzuela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 579-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Castro Valenzuela accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Castro Valenzuela in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
MetroPlus
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Where is Dr. Castro Valenzuela's office located?
Dr. Javier Castro Valenzuela's Primary Practice
243 E 149th St Ste 4-20
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 579-5000
What is Dr. Castro Valenzuela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Castro Valenzuela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285257642.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Castro Valenzuela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Castro Valenzuela
What is Dr. Javier Castro Valenzuela's specialty?
Dr. Castro Valenzuela is a Pediatrician near Bronx, NY. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Castro Valenzuela to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Javier Castro Valenzuela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Castro Valenzuela is affiliated with Flushing Hospital 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
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Is Javier Castro Valenzuela accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Javier Castro Valenzuela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javier Castro Valenzuela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Castro Valenzuela's office at (718) 579-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Javier Castro Valenzuela?
Please contact Dr. Castro Valenzuela's office at (718) 579-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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