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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontela, Pediatrician in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Giselle Fontela, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Coral Gables, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fontela is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontela’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontela’s office at (305) 274-2255.
What languages does Dr. Fontela speak?
Dr. Fontela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fontela treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fontela 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. Fontela. 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:
- 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Postpartum Depression Screening
- Maternal Depression Check
- PPD Screening
- New Mother Depression Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Viral Infection
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Which procedures does Dr. Fontela perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Giselle Fontela 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fontela's office.
Does Dr. Fontela accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 274-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontela accept in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Fontela in Coral Gables, 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
American Public Life
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fontela's office located?
Dr. Giselle Fontela's Primary Practice
358 San Lorenzo Ave Ste 3230
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 274-2255
Dr. Giselle Fontela's Practice 2
11400 N Kendall Dr Ste A211
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-2255
What is Dr. Fontela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083103246.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontela
What is Dr. Giselle Fontela's specialty?
Dr. Fontela is a Pediatrician near Coral Gables, FL. 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. Contact Dr. Fontela to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Giselle Fontela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontela is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami 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 Giselle Fontela accepting new patients in Coral Gables, FL?
Yes, Dr. Giselle Fontela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Giselle Fontela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontela's office at (305) 274-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Giselle Fontela?
Please contact Dr. Fontela's office at (305) 274-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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