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Who is Dr. Fontanez Tapia, Pediatrician in San Juan, PR?
Dr. Raquel Fontanez Tapia, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Juan, PR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fontanez Tapia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontanez Tapia’s office at (787) 608-8067.
What languages does Dr. Fontanez Tapia speak?
Dr. Fontanez Tapia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fontanez Tapia typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fontanez Tapia 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. Fontanez Tapia. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sudden Airway Spasm
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Acute airway constriction
- Bronchial spasm
- Sudden narrowing of airways
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9801: Acute bronchospasm
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mycoplasma Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Mycoplasma Disease
- Atypical Bacterial Infection
- Walking Pneumonia (Mycoplasma)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A493: Mycoplasma infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Medical Certificate Issuance
- Miscellaneous Medical Certificate
- Special Medical Note
- Other Health Clearance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0279: Encounter for issue of other medical certificate
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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Tonsillitis
- Inflamed Tonsils
- Tonsil Infection
- Sore Tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fontanez Tapia typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Raquel Fontanez Tapia may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Fontanez Tapia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fontanez Tapia accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Fontanez Tapia's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Fontanez Tapia's office located?
Dr. Raquel Fontanez Tapia's Primary Practice
368 Calle de Diego Apt 606
San Juan, PR 00923
(787) 608-8067
What is Dr. Fontanez Tapia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontanez Tapia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104958586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontanez Tapia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontanez Tapia
What is Dr. Raquel Fontanez Tapia's specialty?
Dr. Fontanez Tapia is a Pediatrician near San Juan, PR.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Raquel Fontanez Tapia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fontanez Tapia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Raquel Fontanez Tapia accepting new patients in San Juan, PR?
Yes, Dr. Raquel Fontanez Tapia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raquel Fontanez Tapia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontanez Tapia's office at (787) 608-8067 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raquel Fontanez Tapia?
Please contact Dr. Fontanez Tapia's office at (787) 608-8067 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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