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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Duffy, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Joan Duffy, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Duffy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duffy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duffy’s office at (562) 461-3000.
What languages does Dr. Duffy speak?
Dr. Duffy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Duffy treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Duffy 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. Duffy. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Proximal Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Which procedures does Dr. Duffy perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joan Duffy may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Duffy's office.
Does Dr. Duffy accept my insurance?
Dr. Duffy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Duffy accept in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Duffy in Bellflower, 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
FirstMerit Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Duffy's office located?
What is Dr. Duffy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Duffy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235206186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duffy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duffy
What is Dr. Joan Duffy's specialty?
Dr. Duffy is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Bellflower, CA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Duffy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joan Duffy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Duffy is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joan Duffy accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joan Duffy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joan Duffy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Duffy's office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joan Duffy?
Please contact Dr. Duffy's office at (562) 461-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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