Dr. Claudia Puerto, MD
Miami, FL
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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Puerto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Puerto typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
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:
- 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:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Puerto typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Puerto's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
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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.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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 Palmetto Bay Outpatient Center, Nicklaus Children's Doral Outpatient Center, Nicklaus Children's West Kendall Outpatient Center, Nicklaus Children's West Bird 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
When to see a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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