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Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez, MD

Miami, FL

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. Dr. Piedra Chavez is currently affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami. Dr. Piedra Chavez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piedra Chavez’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Piedra Chavez typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Piedra Chavez typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Piedra Chavez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Piedra Chavez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Sentara Health

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Piedra Chavez's office located?

    West Kendall Baptist Hosp

    9555 SW 162nd Ave

    Miami, FL 33196

    (786) 467-2154

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    Baptist Hospital Of Miami

    8900 N Kendall Dr

    Miami, FL 33176

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    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.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    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, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Homestead Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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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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