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Dr. Arturo Jimenez, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Specialist

Okeechobee, FL

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jimenez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Okeechobee, FL?

    Dr. Arturo Jimenez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Okeechobee, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Jimenez completed his residency at Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Jimenez is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jimenez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jimenez’s office at (908) 994-1500.

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

    • Residency: Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana,Havana, Cuba

    Is Dr. Jimenez board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Arturo Jimenez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jimenez speak?

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

    • English
    • Russian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jimenez typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jimenez 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. Jimenez. 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:

    • 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:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jimenez typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Arturo Jimenez may include:

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

    Does Dr. Jimenez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jimenez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 994-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jimenez accept in Okeechobee, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Point32Health

    • State of Rhode Island

    • Summa Health

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    Where is Dr. Jimenez's office located?

    Dr. Arturo Jimenez's Primary Practice

    1796 US Highway 441 N

    Okeechobee, FL 34972

    (908) 994-1500

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    Dr. Arturo Jimenez's Practice 2

    2200 Osprey Blvd

    Bartow, FL 33830

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

    Dr. Jimenez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164532909.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jimenez?

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

    What is Dr. Arturo Jimenez's specialty?

    Dr. Jimenez is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Okeechobee, FL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Arturo Jimenez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jimenez is affiliated with Hca Florida Brandon Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Hca Florida Blake Hospital, Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Arturo Jimenez accepting new patients in Okeechobee, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Arturo Jimenez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arturo Jimenez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office at (908) 994-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Arturo Jimenez?

    Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office at (908) 994-1500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jimenez's office located?

    Dr. Jimenez's offices are located in Okeechobee, FL and Bartow, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Arturo Jimenez have?

    Dr. Arturo Jimenez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.