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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Flores, Pediatrician in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Derek Flores, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Flores is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flores’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flores’s office at (808) 983-8387.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Flores?
Dr. Derek Flores, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Flores empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Honolulu, HI community, Dr. Flores is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Flores board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Derek Flores, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Flores speak?
Dr. Flores and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Flores typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Flores 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. Flores. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R062: Wheezing
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Flores typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Derek Flores 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. Flores' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Flores accept my insurance?
Dr. Flores accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 983-8387 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Flores accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Flores in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
AlohaCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Hawaii Medical Service Association
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Flores' office located?
What is Dr. Flores's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Flores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992829816.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flores?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Flores
What is Dr. Derek Flores's specialty?
Dr. Flores is a Pediatrician near Honolulu, HI.
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. Derek Flores affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Flores is affiliated with Straub Benioff 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Derek Flores accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?
Yes, Dr. Derek Flores is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Flores offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Flores's office at (808) 983-8387 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Flores?
Please contact Dr. Flores's office at (808) 983-8387 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Flores have?
Dr. Derek Flores is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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