34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cordero, Family Medicine Specialist in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Fausto Cordero, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Northridge, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Cordero graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Northridge Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Cordero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cordero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cordero’s office.
Where did Dr. Cordero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northridge Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Northridge Hospital | Northridge Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Cordero board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Fausto Cordero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cordero speak?
Dr. Cordero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cordero typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cordero 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. Cordero. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cordero typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cordero 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. Cordero. 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:
- 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:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Does Dr. Cordero accept my insurance?
Dr. Cordero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cordero accept in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Cordero in Northridge, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Providence (RI)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cordero's office located?
What is Dr. Cordero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cordero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124052477.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cordero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cordero
What is Dr. Fausto Cordero's specialty?
Dr. Cordero is a Family Medicine Specialist near Northridge, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Fausto Cordero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cordero is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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 Fausto Cordero accepting new patients in Northridge, CA?
Yes, Dr. Fausto Cordero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fausto Cordero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cordero's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fausto Cordero?
Please contact Dr. Cordero's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fausto Cordero have?
Dr. Fausto Cordero is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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