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Dr. Jose Pleitez, MD

Oxnard, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Pleitez, Family Medicine Specialist in Oxnard, CA?

    Dr. Jose Pleitez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oxnard, CA. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Pleitez graduated from Central America Health Sciences University Belize Medical College and completed his residency at VAUGHAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Pleitez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pleitez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pleitez’s office at (805) 981-8300.

    Where did Dr. Pleitez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: VAUGHAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: Central America Health Sciences University Belize Medical College

    Is Dr. Pleitez board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Pleitez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pleitez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pleitez treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pleitez 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. Pleitez. 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    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

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Mild chronic depression
    • Mild recurring depression
    • Mild depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Which procedures does Dr. Pleitez perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jose Pleitez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pleitez's office.

    Does Dr. Pleitez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pleitez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 981-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pleitez accept in Oxnard, CA?

    Dr. Pleitez in Oxnard, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pleitez's office located?

    Dr. Jose Pleitez's Primary Practice

    1901 Outlet Center Dr Ste 200

    Oxnard, CA 93036

    (805) 981-8300

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

    Dr. Pleitez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902969967.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pleitez?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Pleitez's specialty?

    Dr. Pleitez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Oxnard, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Pleitez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jose Pleitez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Pleitez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jose Pleitez accepting new patients in Oxnard, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Pleitez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Pleitez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pleitez's office at (805) 981-8300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Pleitez?

    Please contact Dr. Pleitez's office at (805) 981-8300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Pleitez have?

    Dr. Jose Pleitez is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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