Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopez-Penalver, Surgeon in Miami, FL?
Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Miami, FL. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Lopez-Penalver completed her residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. She is a member of the SAGES, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREAST SURGEONS, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS-FLORIDA CHAPTER, and AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGONS. Dr. Lopez-Penalver is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopez-Penalver’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez-Penalver’s office at (786) 373-3436.
Where did Dr. Lopez-Penalver go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Is Dr. Lopez-Penalver board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lopez-Penalver speak?
Dr. Lopez-Penalver and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lopez-Penalver treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Lopez-Penalver 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. Lopez-Penalver. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Breast Disease
- Breast Neoplasm
- Breast Lump of Unknown Type
- Uncertain Breast Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4862: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of left breast
- D4861: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Lopez-Penalver perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lopez-Penalver's office.
Does Dr. Lopez-Penalver accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopez-Penalver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 373-3436 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopez-Penalver accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Lopez-Penalver in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lopez-Penalver's office located?
Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver's Primary Practice
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(786) 373-3436
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
SAGES
Member
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREAST SURGEONS
Member
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS-FLORIDA CHAPTER
Member
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGONS
Member
What is Dr. Lopez-Penalver's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopez-Penalver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124094024.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez-Penalver?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopez-Penalver
What is Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver's specialty?
Dr. Lopez-Penalver is a Surgeon near Miami, FL. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Lopez-Penalver to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopez-Penalver is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital 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
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Is Cristina Lopez-Penalver accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopez-Penalver's office at (786) 373-3436 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristina Lopez-Penalver?
Please contact Dr. Lopez-Penalver's office at (786) 373-3436 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver have?
Dr. Cristina Lopez-Penalver is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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