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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. Dr. Chavez-Arom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chavez-Arom’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chavez-Arom typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Paraplegia
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
What procedures does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chavez-Arom typically perform?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chavez-Arom 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chavez-Arom's office located?
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.
What does a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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
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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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