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Who is Dr. Chavez-Arom, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Valerie Chavez-Arom, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Chavez-Arom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chavez-Arom’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chavez-Arom’s office at (714) 456-5691.
What languages does Dr. Chavez-Arom speak?
Dr. Chavez-Arom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chavez-Arom treat?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chavez-Arom 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. Chavez-Arom. 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:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Paraplegia
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Hemiplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
- One-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis
- Partial paralysis on one side
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
- G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Cord Injury
- Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Cervical Spinal Cord Damage
- Neck Spinal Cord Trauma
- Mid-back spinal cord damage
- Thoracic spine nerve injury
- SCI (thoracic)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S14109S: Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, sequela
- S14109D: Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, subsequent encounter
- S24109D: Unspecified injury at unspecified level of thoracic spinal cord, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unspecified Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
- Head Injury with Undetermined Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Unclear LOC
ICD-10 Codes:
- S069XAD: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter
- S069X9A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Communication Problems from Brain Issues
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Cognitive-linguistic disorder
- Trouble speaking after brain injury
- Difficulty understanding language
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41841: Cognitive communication deficit
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Which procedures does Dr. Chavez-Arom perform as a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Valerie Chavez-Arom may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chavez-Arom's office.
Does Dr. Chavez-Arom accept my insurance?
Dr. Chavez-Arom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 456-5691 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chavez-Arom accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Chavez-Arom in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chavez-Arom's office located?
Dr. Valerie Chavez-Arom's Primary Practice
101 The City Dr S
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 456-5691
What is Dr. Chavez-Arom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chavez-Arom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558858696.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chavez-Arom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chavez-Arom
What is Dr. Valerie Chavez-Arom's specialty?
Dr. Chavez-Arom is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist near Orange, CA. A physician who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-traumatic causes of spinal cord dysfunction through an interdisciplinary approach. This specialist provides care to patients of all ages throughout their lives, addressing associated medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications. Contact Dr. Chavez-Arom to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Valerie Chavez-Arom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chavez-Arom is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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
Where can I learn more about Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?
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Is Valerie Chavez-Arom accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Chavez-Arom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valerie Chavez-Arom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chavez-Arom's office at (714) 456-5691 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valerie Chavez-Arom?
Please contact Dr. Chavez-Arom's office at (714) 456-5691 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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