JP
31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Polanco, Hospitalist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Juan Polanco, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Polanco graduated from University of Duhok Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Polanco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Polanco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Polanco’s office at (562) 491-9060.
Where did Dr. Polanco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad De Guayaquil - Ecuador | University of Guayaquil Faculty of Medical Sciences | University of Duhok Faculty of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Polanco board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Juan Polanco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Polanco speak?
Dr. Polanco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Polanco typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Polanco 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. Polanco. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Polanco typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Juan Polanco may include:
Please contact Dr. Polanco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Polanco accept my insurance?
Dr. Polanco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 491-9060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Polanco accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Polanco in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Preferred IPA
Seaside Health Plan
State of California
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Polanco's office located?
What is Dr. Polanco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Polanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689609489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polanco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polanco
What is Dr. Juan Polanco's specialty?
Dr. Polanco is a Hospitalist near Long Beach, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Juan Polanco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Polanco is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Juan Polanco accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Juan Polanco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Juan Polanco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Polanco's office at (562) 491-9060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Juan Polanco?
Please contact Dr. Polanco's office at (562) 491-9060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Juan Polanco have?
Dr. Juan Polanco is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Hospitalist Near Long Beach, CA
SD
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Sean Darmal is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Harbor City, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Harbor City, CA
GR
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Gholamreza Rasouli, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Costa Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Costa Mesa, CA
SM
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Shey Mukundan is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Santa Monica, CA