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Dr. Carolina Vasquez Prado, DO
West Reading, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vasquez Prado, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Carolina Vasquez Prado, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vasquez Prado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vasquez Prado’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vasquez Prado’s office at (918) 254-4181.
What languages does Dr. Vasquez Prado speak?
Dr. Vasquez Prado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Vasquez Prado typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Vasquez Prado 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. Vasquez Prado. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Vasquez Prado typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Carolina Vasquez Prado may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Vasquez Prado's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vasquez Prado accept my insurance?
Dr. Vasquez Prado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (918) 254-4181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vasquez Prado accept in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Vasquez Prado in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Vasquez Prado's office located?
Dr. Carolina Vasquez Prado's Primary Practice
420 S 5th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
(918) 254-4181
What is Dr. Vasquez Prado's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vasquez Prado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396185740.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vasquez Prado?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vasquez Prado
What is Dr. Carolina Vasquez Prado's specialty?
Dr. Vasquez Prado is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near West Reading, PA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Carolina Vasquez Prado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vasquez Prado is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Temple University 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
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Is Carolina Vasquez Prado accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Carolina Vasquez Prado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carolina Vasquez Prado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vasquez Prado's office at (918) 254-4181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carolina Vasquez Prado?
Please contact Dr. Vasquez Prado's office at (918) 254-4181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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