Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelayo, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
What languages does Dr. Pelayo speak?
Dr. Pelayo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pelayo typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
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:
- 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 Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pelayo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Pelayo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Pelayo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pelayo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pelayo's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.