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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Viruez, Internist in South El Monte, CA?
Dr. Marco Viruez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South El Monte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Viruez graduated from Greater University of San Simon Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center Program. Dr. Viruez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Viruez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Viruez’s office at (626) 579-7777.
Where did Dr. Viruez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooklyn Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Greater University of San Simon Faculty of Medicine | Greater University of San Simon Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Viruez board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Marco Viruez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Viruez speak?
Dr. Viruez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Viruez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Viruez 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. Viruez. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Viruez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Marco Viruez 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. Viruez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Viruez accept my insurance?
Dr. Viruez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 579-7777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Viruez accept in South El Monte, CA?
Dr. Viruez in South El Monte, 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
Heritage Health
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Viruez's office located?
Dr. Marco Viruez's Primary Practice
1701 Santa Anita Ave
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 579-7777
What is Dr. Viruez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Viruez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770732760.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viruez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viruez
What is Dr. Marco Viruez's specialty?
Dr. Viruez is a Internist near South El Monte, 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. Marco Viruez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Viruez is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Adventist Health White Memorial, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Adventist Health Glendale, Cedars-Sinai 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Marco Viruez accepting new patients in South El Monte, CA?
Yes, Dr. Marco Viruez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marco Viruez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Viruez's office at (626) 579-7777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marco Viruez?
Please contact Dr. Viruez's office at (626) 579-7777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marco Viruez have?
Dr. Marco Viruez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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