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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Duarte, Pediatric Cardiologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Valeria Duarte, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Duarte is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duarte’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duarte’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Duarte speak?
Dr. Duarte and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Duarte treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Duarte 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. Duarte. 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:
- Arrhythmia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Birth Defect
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Malformation at Birth
- ASD
- Hole in the Heart (Atria)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
- Q211: Atrial septal defect
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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Duarte perform as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Valeria Duarte may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Duarte's office.
Does Dr. Duarte accept my insurance?
Dr. Duarte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Duarte accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Duarte in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Duarte's office located?
Dr. Valeria Duarte's Primary Practice
6550 Fannin St Ste 1901
Houston, TX 77030
(617) 355-6000
What is Dr. Duarte's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Duarte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295041663.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duarte?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duarte
What is Dr. Valeria Duarte's specialty?
Dr. Duarte is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Houston, TX. A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients. Contact Dr. Duarte to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Valeria Duarte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Duarte is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Ochsner American Legion 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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Is Valeria Duarte accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Valeria Duarte is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valeria Duarte offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Duarte's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valeria Duarte?
Please contact Dr. Duarte's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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