CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avelino, Internist in Valencia, CA?
Dr. Christopher Avelino, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Valencia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Avelino is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avelino’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avelino’s office at (661) 222-2600.
Is Dr. Avelino board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Avelino, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Avelino speak?
Dr. Avelino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Avelino typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Avelino 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. Avelino. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Avelino typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Avelino performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Avelino. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Brief Mental Health Assessment
- Emotional Assessment
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Depression Inventory
- ADHD Scale Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
Does Dr. Avelino accept my insurance?
Dr. Avelino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 222-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avelino accept in Valencia, CA?
Dr. Avelino in Valencia, 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 Providence (RI)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Avelino's office located?
Dr. Christopher Avelino's Primary Practice
26357 McBean Pkwy
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 222-2600
What is Dr. Avelino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avelino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649298738.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avelino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avelino
What is Dr. Christopher Avelino's specialty?
Dr. Avelino is a Internist near Valencia, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Christopher Avelino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avelino is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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
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Is Christopher Avelino accepting new patients in Valencia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Avelino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Avelino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avelino's office at (661) 222-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Avelino?
Please contact Dr. Avelino's office at (661) 222-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Avelino have?
Dr. Christopher Avelino is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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