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Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

San Marcos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Otanez Cervantes, Family Medicine Specialist in San Marcos, CA?

    Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Marcos, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Otanez Cervantes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Otanez Cervantes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Otanez Cervantes’s office at (619) 736-6700.

    What languages does Dr. Otanez Cervantes speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Otanez Cervantes typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Otanez Cervantes 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. Otanez Cervantes. 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:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Otanez Cervantes typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Otanez Cervantes 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. Otanez Cervantes. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Otanez Cervantes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Otanez Cervantes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 736-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Otanez Cervantes accept in San Marcos, CA?

    Dr. Otanez Cervantes in San Marcos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Otanez Cervantes' office located?

    Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes' Primary Practice

    150 Valpreda Rd

    San Marcos, CA 92069

    (619) 736-6700

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    Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes' Practice 2

    1121 E Washington Ave

    Escondido, CA 92025

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

    Dr. Otanez Cervantes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457734675.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Otanez Cervantes?

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

    What is Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes's specialty?

    Dr. Otanez Cervantes is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Marcos, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Otanez Cervantes is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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. Jorge Otanez Cervantes accepting new patients in San Marcos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Otanez Cervantes' office at (619) 736-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jorge Otanez Cervantes?

    Please contact Dr. Otanez Cervantes' office at (619) 736-6700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Otanez Cervantes' office located?

    Dr. Otanez Cervantes' offices are located in San Marcos, CA and Escondido, CA.