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Dr. Macarena De La Fuente, MD

Neurologist

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. De La Fuente, Neurologist in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Macarena De La Fuente, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. De La Fuente completed her residency at FLENI and is currently affiliated with 3b Jackson Memorial Hospital Acc West. Dr. De La Fuente is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De La Fuente’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De La Fuente’s office at (305) 243-3000.

    Where did Dr. De La Fuente go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    • Residency: FLENI

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Facultad de Medicin

    What languages does Dr. De La Fuente speak?

    Dr. De La Fuente and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. De La Fuente typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. De La Fuente 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. De La Fuente. 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:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Cerebral Brain Tumor
    • Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor
    • Cerebrum Cancer
    • Frontal Lobe Cancer
    • Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
    • C710: Malignant neoplasm of cerebrum, except lobes and ventricles
    • C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. De La Fuente typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Macarena De La Fuente may include:

    Please contact Dr. De La Fuente's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. De La Fuente accept my insurance?

    Dr. De La Fuente accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. De La Fuente accept in Miami, FL?

    Dr. De La Fuente in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareCentrix

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. De La Fuente's office located?

    3b Jackson Memorial Hospital Acc West

    1400 NW 12th Ave Bldg 4TH Fl 4

    Miami, FL 33136

    (305) 243-3000

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    13th Floor

    1120 NW 14th St Fl 13 Ste 1332

    Miami, FL 33136

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    Dr. Macarena De La Fuente's Practice 3

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 201

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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

    Dr. De La Fuente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952686388.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De La Fuente?

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

    What is Dr. Macarena De La Fuente's specialty?

    Dr. De La Fuente is a Neurologist near Miami, FL.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is this Dr. Macarena De La Fuente affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. De La Fuente is affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. 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 Macarena De La Fuente accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Macarena De La Fuente is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Macarena De La Fuente offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. De La Fuente's office at (305) 243-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Macarena De La Fuente?

    Please contact Dr. De La Fuente's office at (305) 243-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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