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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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Castro Valenzuela typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
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:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Castro Valenzuela typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
Also known as:
- Brief Mental Health Assessment
- Emotional Assessment
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Depression Inventory
- ADHD Scale Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
Also known as:
- Developmental Screening
- Developmental and Behavioral Screening Tests
- Child Development Checkup
- Developmental Milestone Survey
- Speech and Language Screen
CPT Codes:
- 96110: Developmental screening (eg, developmental milestone survey, speech and language delay screen), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
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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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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