FP
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Piedra Chavez, Hospitalist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Piedra Chavez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piedra Chavez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piedra Chavez’s office at (786) 467-2154.
What languages does Dr. Piedra Chavez speak?
Dr. Piedra Chavez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Piedra Chavez treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Piedra Chavez 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. Piedra Chavez. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Piedra Chavez perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Piedra Chavez's office.
Does Dr. Piedra Chavez accept my insurance?
Dr. Piedra Chavez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 467-2154 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piedra Chavez accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Piedra Chavez in Miami, 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
AvMed Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Piedra Chavez's office located?
Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez's Primary Practice
9555 SW 162nd Ave
Miami, FL 33196
(786) 467-2154
What is Dr. Piedra Chavez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piedra Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326531633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piedra Chavez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piedra Chavez
What is Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez's specialty?
Dr. Piedra Chavez is a Hospitalist near Miami, FL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Piedra Chavez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Piedra Chavez is affiliated with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl) 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Fernando Piedra Chavez accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Piedra Chavez's office at (786) 467-2154 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Piedra Chavez?
Please contact Dr. Piedra Chavez's office at (786) 467-2154 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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