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Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia, MD

Endocrinologist

Silver Spring, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vallejo Garcia, Endocrinologist in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vallejo Garcia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vallejo Garcia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vallejo Garcia’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Vallejo Garcia speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Vallejo Garcia typically treat?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Vallejo 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. Vallejo 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mood Disorder
    • Affective Disorder
    • Emotional Disorder
    • Mental Health Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

    What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Vallejo Garcia typically perform?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Vallejo Garcia 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. Vallejo 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    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

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Vallejo Garcia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vallejo Garcia 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. Vallejo Garcia accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Vallejo Garcia in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CommuniCare Health Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vallejo Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia's Primary Practice

    4011 Randolph Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20902

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    Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia's Practice 2

    8813 Waltham Woods Rd Ste 204

    Parkville, MD 21234

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    Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia's Practice 3

    8901 Clement Ave

    Parkville, MD 21234

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

    Dr. Vallejo Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184031981.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vallejo Garcia?

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

    What is Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia's specialty?

    Dr. Vallejo Garcia is an Endocrinologist near Silver Spring, MD.

    What does an Endocrinologist do?

    An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.

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

    Yes, Dr. Vallejo Garcia is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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 Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vallejo Garcia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Franco Vallejo Garcia?

    Please contact Dr. Vallejo Garcia's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vallejo Garcia's office located?

    Dr. Vallejo Garcia's offices are located in Silver Spring, MD and Parkville, MD.