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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blanco, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Omar Blanco, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA. He is board certified. Dr. Blanco completed his residency at Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Blanco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blanco’s office at (757) 668-8572.
Where did Dr. Blanco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Is Dr. Blanco board certified as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Omar Blanco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Blanco speak?
Dr. Blanco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Blanco typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Blanco 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. Blanco. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Blanco typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Omar Blanco may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Blanco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blanco accept my insurance?
Dr. Blanco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 668-8572 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blanco accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Blanco in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Johns Hopkins Health System
Molina Healthcare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blanco's office located?
What is Dr. Blanco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619074531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blanco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blanco
What is Dr. Omar Blanco's specialty?
Dr. Blanco is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near Norfolk, VA.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist do?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting.
Is this Dr. Omar Blanco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blanco is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Careplex 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
When to see a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Omar Blanco accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Omar Blanco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Blanco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blanco's office at (757) 668-8572 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Blanco?
Please contact Dr. Blanco's office at (757) 668-8572 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Blanco have?
Dr. Omar Blanco is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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