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Dr. Frank Valdez, MD

South Gate, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Valdez, Family Medicine Specialist in South Gate, CA?

    Dr. Frank Valdez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in South Gate, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Valdez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valdez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valdez’s office at (562) 933-0050.

    What languages does Dr. Valdez speak?

    Dr. Valdez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Valdez treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Valdez 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. Valdez. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    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 with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Valdez perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Frank Valdez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Valdez's office.

    Does Dr. Valdez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Valdez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 933-0050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Valdez accept in South Gate, CA?

    Dr. Valdez in South Gate, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Amcare Co

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Valdez's office located?

    Dr. Frank Valdez's Primary Practice

    8627 Atlantic Ave

    South Gate, CA 90280

    (562) 933-0050

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    Dr. Frank Valdez's Practice 2

    450 E Spring St Ste 1

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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    What is Dr. Valdez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770082422.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valdez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valdez

    What is Dr. Frank Valdez's specialty?

    Dr. Valdez is a Family Medicine Specialist near South Gate, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Valdez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Frank Valdez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Valdez is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Frank Valdez accepting new patients in South Gate, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Valdez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frank Valdez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Valdez's office at (562) 933-0050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frank Valdez?

    Please contact Dr. Valdez's office at (562) 933-0050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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