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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Canales, Internist in Sylmar, CA?
Dr. Elizabeth Canales is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sylmar, CA. Dr. Canales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Canales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Canales’s office at (818) 364-3205.
What languages does Dr. Canales speak?
Dr. Canales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Canales typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Canales 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. Canales. 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 Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Canales typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Canales may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Canales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Canales accept my insurance?
Dr. Canales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 364-3205 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Canales accept in Sylmar, CA?
Dr. Canales in Sylmar, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Canales' office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Canales' Primary Practice
14445 Olive View Dr
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 364-3205
What is Dr. Canales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Canales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780116525.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Canales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Canales
What is Dr. Elizabeth Canales's specialty?
Dr. Canales is a Internist near Sylmar, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Canales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Canales is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elizabeth Canales accepting new patients in Sylmar, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Canales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Canales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Canales's office at (818) 364-3205 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Canales?
Please contact Dr. Canales's office at (818) 364-3205 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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