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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Almendares, Internist in Miami Lakes, FL?
Dr. Derek Almendares, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Miami Lakes, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Almendares is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Almendares’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Almendares’s office at (305) 364-2107.
What languages does Dr. Almendares speak?
Dr. Almendares and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Almendares typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Almendares 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. Almendares. 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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Almendares typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Derek Almendares may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Almendares' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Almendares accept my insurance?
Dr. Almendares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 364-2107 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Almendares accept in Miami Lakes, FL?
Dr. Almendares in Miami Lakes, FL 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)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Integrated Home Care Services
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Almendares' office located?
Dr. Derek Almendares' Primary Practice
13903 NW 67th Ave Ste 440
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
(305) 364-2107
What is Dr. Almendares's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Almendares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144885526.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Almendares?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Almendares
What is Dr. Derek Almendares's specialty?
Dr. Almendares is a Internist near Miami Lakes, FL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Derek Almendares affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Almendares is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Hialeah 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore 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 Derek Almendares accepting new patients in Miami Lakes, FL?
Yes, Dr. Derek Almendares is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Almendares offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Almendares's office at (305) 364-2107 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Almendares?
Please contact Dr. Almendares's office at (305) 364-2107 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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