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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopez Vega, Hospitalist in East Point, GA?
Dr. Roberto Lopez Vega, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in East Point, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lopez Vega completed his residency at RowanSOM/OPTI/AHS Morristown Medical Center Program. Dr. Lopez Vega is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopez Vega’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez Vega’s office at (478) 322-4946.
Where did Dr. Lopez Vega go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: RowanSOM/OPTI/AHS Morristown Medical Center Program
What languages does Dr. Lopez Vega speak?
Dr. Lopez Vega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lopez Vega treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lopez Vega 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. Lopez Vega. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lopez Vega perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Roberto Lopez Vega may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lopez Vega's office.
Does Dr. Lopez Vega accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopez Vega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 322-4946 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopez Vega accept in East Point, GA?
Dr. Lopez Vega in East Point, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lopez Vega's office located?
Dr. Roberto Lopez Vega's Primary Practice
1170 Cleveland Ave
East Point, GA 30344
(478) 322-4946
What is Dr. Lopez Vega's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopez Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891073482.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez Vega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopez Vega
What is Dr. Roberto Lopez Vega's specialty?
Dr. Lopez Vega is a Hospitalist near East Point, GA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Lopez Vega to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Roberto Lopez Vega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopez Vega is affiliated with Memorial Satilla Health, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Optim Medical Center - Tattnall 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 Roberto Lopez Vega accepting new patients in East Point, GA?
Yes, Dr. Roberto Lopez Vega is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roberto Lopez Vega offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopez Vega's office at (478) 322-4946 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roberto Lopez Vega?
Please contact Dr. Lopez Vega's office at (478) 322-4946 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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