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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palanca, Family Medicine Specialist in Clearwater, FL?
Dr. Eduardo Palanca, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Clearwater, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Palanca completed his residency at Mercy Hlth System, Family Medicine. Dr. Palanca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palanca’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palanca’s office at (727) 724-8777.
Where did Dr. Palanca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hlth System, Family Medicine | Chinese General Hospital
Medical School: St Louis Univ- Coll Of Med- Baguio City- Benguet- Philippines
Is Dr. Palanca board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Eduardo Palanca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palanca speak?
Dr. Palanca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palanca typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Palanca 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. Palanca. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palanca typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Palanca 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. Palanca. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Palanca accept my insurance?
Dr. Palanca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 724-8777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palanca accept in Clearwater, FL?
Dr. Palanca in Clearwater, FL 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palanca's office located?
What is Dr. Palanca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palanca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386704856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palanca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palanca
What is Dr. Eduardo Palanca's specialty?
Dr. Palanca is a Family Medicine Specialist near Clearwater, FL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Eduardo Palanca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palanca is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa 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 Eduardo Palanca accepting new patients in Clearwater, FL?
Yes, Dr. Eduardo Palanca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eduardo Palanca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palanca's office at (727) 724-8777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eduardo Palanca?
Please contact Dr. Palanca's office at (727) 724-8777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eduardo Palanca have?
Dr. Eduardo Palanca is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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