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Dr. Paulina Avendano

San Clemente, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avendano, Pediatrician in San Clemente, CA?

    Dr. Paulina Avendano is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Clemente, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Avendano graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Avendano is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avendano’s office at (949) 429-7700.

    Where did Dr. Avendano go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Avendano board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Paulina Avendano is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Avendano speak?

    Dr. Avendano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Avendano typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Avendano 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. Avendano. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Avendano typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Avendano 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. Avendano. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    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

    Does Dr. Avendano accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avendano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 429-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avendano accept in San Clemente, CA?

    Dr. Avendano in San Clemente, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Avendano's office located?

    Dr. Paulina Avendano's Primary Practice

    1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa Ste 250

    San Clemente, CA 92673

    (949) 429-7700

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    What is Dr. Avendano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Avendano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982764858.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avendano?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avendano

    What is Dr. Paulina Avendano's specialty?

    Dr. Avendano is a Pediatrician near San Clemente, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Paulina Avendano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avendano is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Paulina Avendano accepting new patients in San Clemente, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Paulina Avendano is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paulina Avendano offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avendano's office at (949) 429-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paulina Avendano?

    Please contact Dr. Avendano's office at (949) 429-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paulina Avendano have?

    Dr. Paulina Avendano is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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