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Dr. Javier Puentes
Hialeah, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puentes, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Javier Puentes is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Hialeah, FL. Dr. Puentes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puentes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puentes’s office.
What languages does Dr. Puentes speak?
Dr. Puentes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puentes treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Puentes 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. Puentes. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Class 1 Obesity
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- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Enlarged Thyroid Gland
- Simple Goiter
- Thyroid Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E049: Nontoxic goiter, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Enlarged Liver
- Liver Disease
- Hepatomegaly
- Swollen liver
- Liver enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Puentes perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Javier Puentes may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puentes' office.
Does Dr. Puentes accept my insurance?
Dr. Puentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puentes accept in Hialeah, FL?
Dr. Puentes in Hialeah, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AvMed Health Plan
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Independence Blue Cross
Medica HealthCare
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Puentes' office located?
What is Dr. Puentes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679946982.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puentes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puentes
What is Dr. Javier Puentes's specialty?
Dr. Puentes is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Hialeah, FL. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Puentes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Javier Puentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puentes is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Miramar, Palmetto General Hospital 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 Javier Puentes accepting new patients in Hialeah, FL?
Yes, Dr. Javier Puentes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javier Puentes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puentes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Javier Puentes?
Please contact Dr. Puentes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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5341 W 20th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012