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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelayo, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Jerald Pelayo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pelayo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pelayo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pelayo’s office at (215) 456-8520.
What languages does Dr. Pelayo speak?
Dr. Pelayo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pelayo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Pelayo 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. Pelayo. 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:
- Obesity
- Other Types of Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E668: Other obesity
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pelayo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jerald Pelayo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pelayo's office.
Does Dr. Pelayo accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelayo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-8520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelayo accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Pelayo in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Pelayo's office located?
Dr. Jerald Pelayo's Primary Practice
5501 Old York Rd Ste 1
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-8520
What is Dr. Pelayo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelayo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942861026.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelayo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelayo
What is Dr. Jerald Pelayo's specialty?
Dr. Pelayo is a Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Pelayo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jerald Pelayo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pelayo is affiliated with Adventist Health Hanford, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Jerald Pelayo accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jerald Pelayo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jerald Pelayo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pelayo's office at (215) 456-8520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jerald Pelayo?
Please contact Dr. Pelayo's office at (215) 456-8520 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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