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Who is Dr. Higuera, Pediatrician in El Centro, CA?
Dr. Emiliano Higuera, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in El Centro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Higuera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higuera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higuera’s office at (760) 352-2257.
What languages does Dr. Higuera speak?
Dr. Higuera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Higuera typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Higuera 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. Higuera. 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:
- 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:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Higuera typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Emiliano Higuera may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Higuera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Higuera accept my insurance?
Dr. Higuera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 352-2257 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higuera accept in El Centro, CA?
Dr. Higuera in El Centro, 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
AlphaCare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Inland Empire
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Higuera's office located?
Dr. Emiliano Higuera's Primary Practice
852 E Danenberg Dr
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-2257
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Emiliano Higuera an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Higuera has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Higuera, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Higuera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higuera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023344660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higuera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higuera
What is Dr. Emiliano Higuera's specialty?
Dr. Higuera is a Pediatrician near El Centro, 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. Emiliano Higuera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Higuera is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Pioneers Memorial Hospital, El Centro Regional Medical Center, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Imperial Valley Healthcare District. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Emiliano Higuera accepting new patients in El Centro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Emiliano Higuera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emiliano Higuera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higuera's office at (760) 352-2257 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emiliano Higuera?
Please contact Dr. Higuera's office at (760) 352-2257 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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