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Dr. Claudia Puerto, MD
Miami, FL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Puerto, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Claudia Puerto, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Puerto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puerto’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puerto’s office at (888) 777-6666.
What languages does Dr. Puerto speak?
Dr. Puerto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Puerto treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Puerto 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. Puerto. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Puerto perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Claudia Puerto may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puerto's office.
Does Dr. Puerto accept my insurance?
Dr. Puerto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 777-6666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puerto accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Puerto in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Puerto's office located?
What is Dr. Puerto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puerto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013398320.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puerto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puerto
What is Dr. Claudia Puerto's specialty?
Dr. Puerto is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Miami, FL. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Puerto to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Claudia Puerto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Puerto is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nicklaus Children's Homestead Outpatient Center, Nicklaus Children's Doral Outpatient Center, Nicklaus Children's Hialeah Outpatient Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Claudia Puerto accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Puerto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudia Puerto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puerto's office at (888) 777-6666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claudia Puerto?
Please contact Dr. Puerto's office at (888) 777-6666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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