Dr. Juan Valdez, MD

Melrose Park, IL

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Valdez, Physiatrist in Melrose Park, IL?

Dr. Juan Valdez, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Melrose Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Valdez completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Mac Neal Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Valdez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valdez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valdez’s office.

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

Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Mac Neal Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com

What languages does Dr. Valdez speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Valdez typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Valdez 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. Valdez. 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:

Walking Problems
Reduced Mobility
Gait Abnormalities
Difficulty Walking
Unsteady Gait
Balance Problems
Limited movement
Difficulty walking
Impaired mobility

ICD-10 Codes:

R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Z7409: Other reduced mobility

Also known as:

Malaise
Fatigue
General discomfort
Feeling unwell
Unease

ICD-10 Codes:

R5381: Other malaise

Also known as:

One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic Stroke
Paralysis
Stroke
Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
Hemiparesis after brain infarction
Brain Attack
Cerebral Infarction
Brain Ischemia

ICD-10 Codes:

I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

Also known as:

Metabolic Brain Disorder
Brain Disease
Metabolic Encephalopathy
Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

ICD-10 Codes:

G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Valdez typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Valdez 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. Valdez. 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:

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

Does Dr. Valdez accept my insurance?

Dr. Valdez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Valdez accept in Melrose Park, IL?

Dr. Valdez in Melrose Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of California
State of Illinois

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Where is Dr. Valdez's office located?

Dr. Juan Valdez's Primary Practice

701 W North Ave

Melrose Park, IL 60160

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Dr. Juan Valdez's Practice 2

6705 Kingery Hwy

Willowbrook, IL 60527

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Dr. Juan Valdez's Practice 3

10300 Southwest Hwy

Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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What hospitals are Dr. Valdez affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Valdez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Macneal Hospital,Berwyn, IL

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital,Palos Heights, IL

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital,Melrose Park, IL

Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - Ottawa,Ottawa, IL

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

Dr. Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093871493.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valdez?

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

What is Dr. Juan Valdez's specialty?

Dr. Valdez is a Physiatrist near Melrose Park, IL.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. Juan Valdez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Valdez is affiliated with Macneal Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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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