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Dr. Ricardo Villalba Lopez, MD

Springfield, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Villalba Lopez, Pediatrician in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Ricardo Villalba Lopez, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Villalba Lopez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villalba Lopez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villalba Lopez’s office at (413) 794-8890.

    What languages does Dr. Villalba Lopez speak?

    Dr. Villalba Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Villalba Lopez typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Villalba 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. Villalba 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Villalba Lopez typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Villalba Lopez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Villalba 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Speech Fluency Evaluation
    • Stuttering Evaluation
    • Cluttering Assessment
    • Speech Disorder Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92521: Evaluation of speech fluency (eg, stuttering, cluttering)

    Does Dr. Villalba Lopez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Villalba Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-8890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Villalba Lopez accept in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Villalba Lopez in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Inland Empire

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Villalba Lopez's office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Villalba Lopez's Primary Practice

    50 Wason Ave

    Springfield, MA 01107

    (413) 794-8890

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    Dr. Ricardo Villalba Lopez's Practice 2

    759 Chestnut St

    Springfield, MA 01199

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

    Dr. Villalba Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407101009.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villalba Lopez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Villalba Lopez

    What is Dr. Ricardo Villalba Lopez's specialty?

    Dr. Villalba Lopez is a Pediatrician near Springfield, MA.

    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. Ricardo Villalba Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Villalba Lopez is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Ricardo Villalba Lopez accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Villalba Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ricardo Villalba Lopez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Villalba Lopez's office at (413) 794-8890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Villalba Lopez?

    Please contact Dr. Villalba Lopez's office at (413) 794-8890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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