Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopez, Pediatrician in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Paula Lopez, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Grand Junction, CO. She is board certified. Dr. Lopez graduated from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and completed her residency at Phoenix Children's Hospital Program. Dr. Lopez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez’s office at (970) 243-5437.
Where did Dr. Lopez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Phoenix Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
What languages does Dr. Lopez speak?
Dr. Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lopez treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Other Speech Problems
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Unspecified speech issues
- Speech difficulties
- Communication problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- R4789: Other speech disturbances
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
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:
- 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:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Vision Impairment
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Poor Vision
- Low Vision
- Visual Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H479: Unspecified disorder of visual pathways
Also known as:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Myositis
- Childhood Dermatomyositis
- JDM
- Muscle and Skin Inflammation in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3300: Juvenile dermatomyositis, organ involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty with Skilled Movements
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Motor planning disorder
- Trouble with voluntary movements
- Dyspraxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R482: Apraxia
Which procedures does Dr. Lopez perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Paula Lopez 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lopez's office.
Does Dr. Lopez accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 243-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopez accept in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Lopez in Grand Junction, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Assurant
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
IHC / SelectHealth
Other TPA
Planned Administrators
Premier
State of Colorado
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Where is Dr. Lopez's office located?
Dr. Paula Lopez's Primary Practice
3150 N 12th St
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 243-5437
What is Dr. Lopez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982929543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopez
What is Dr. Paula Lopez's specialty?
Dr. Lopez is a Pediatrician near Grand Junction, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Lopez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paula Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopez is affiliated with St. Mary's Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Paula Lopez accepting new patients in Grand Junction, CO?
Yes, Dr. Paula Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paula Lopez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (970) 243-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paula Lopez?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (970) 243-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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