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Dr. Hector Vazquez, MD
Brooklyn, NY
18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Vazquez, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Hector Vazquez, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Vazquez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vazquez’s office at (718) 240-5000.
Is Dr. Vazquez board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Hector Vazquez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Vazquez speak?
Dr. Vazquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vazquez treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vazquez 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. Vazquez. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Other Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site
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:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Exposure to Other Factors
- Unspecified environmental exposure
- Other external factors health
- Unknown exposure effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- X58XXXA: Exposure to other specified factors, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Vazquez perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hector Vazquez may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vazquez's office.
Does Dr. Vazquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Vazquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 240-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vazquez accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Vazquez in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Vazquez's office located?
What is Dr. Vazquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831394576.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vazquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vazquez
What is Dr. Hector Vazquez's specialty?
Dr. Vazquez is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Vazquez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hector Vazquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vazquez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Hector Vazquez accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Hector Vazquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hector Vazquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office at (718) 240-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hector Vazquez?
Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office at (718) 240-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hector Vazquez have?
Dr. Hector Vazquez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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