21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nunez, Pediatrician in Santa Maria, CA?
Where did Dr. Nunez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | University Ca San Diego Med Center | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Nunez board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Nunez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Nunez speak?
Dr. Nunez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nunez typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nunez 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. Nunez. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nunez typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nunez 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. Nunez. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Nunez accept my insurance?
Dr. Nunez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 922-3548 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nunez accept in Santa Maria, CA?
Dr. Nunez in Santa Maria, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nunez's office located?
Dr. Joseph Nunez's Primary Practice
1430 E Main St Ste 201
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-3548
What hospitals are Dr. Nunez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nunez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nunez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720182868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nunez