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Dr. Yurelis Garcia

Pediatrician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Miami Lakes, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garcia, Pediatrician in Miami Lakes, FL?

    Dr. Yurelis Garcia is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Miami Lakes, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Garcia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia’s office at (305) 821-8611.

    What languages does Dr. Garcia speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Garcia typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Garcia typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Yurelis Garcia may include:

    Please contact Dr. Garcia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Garcia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 821-8611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia accept in Miami Lakes, FL?

    Dr. Garcia 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sentara Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Yurelis Garcia's Primary Practice

    15507 NW 67th Ave

    Miami Lakes, FL 33014

    (305) 821-8611

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    Dr. Yurelis Garcia's Practice 2

    3100 SW 62nd Ave Fl 2

    Miami, FL 33155

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    Dr. Yurelis Garcia's Practice 3

    990 W 49th St

    Hialeah, FL 33012

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

    Dr. Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649685678.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia?

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

    What is Dr. Yurelis Garcia's specialty?

    Dr. Garcia is a Pediatrician near Miami Lakes, FL.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Yurelis Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital West, Hca Florida Kendall Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl) 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Yurelis Garcia accepting new patients in Miami Lakes, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Yurelis Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yurelis Garcia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (305) 821-8611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yurelis Garcia?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia's office at (305) 821-8611 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Garcia's offices are located in Miami Lakes, FL, Miami, FL, and Hialeah, FL.