28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pestana, Internist in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Rocio Pestana, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Pestana completed her residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pestana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pestana’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pestana’s office at (305) 669-6833.
Where did Dr. Pestana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr
What languages does Dr. Pestana speak?
Dr. Pestana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pestana treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Pestana 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. Pestana. 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 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:
- Overweight
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- Z6822: Body mass index [BMI] 22.0-22.9, adult
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
- Body Weight
- BMI in healthy range
- Normal adult BMI
- Healthy weight BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
Also known as:
- Low Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Body Weight
- Underweight BMI
- Low BMI in adults
- BMI below 19.9
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z681: Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult
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:
- Vascular Disease
- Artery Disease
- Blood Vessel Disorder
- Circulatory System Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I779: Disorder of arteries and arterioles, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pestana perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rocio Pestana may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pestana's office.
Does Dr. Pestana accept my insurance?
Dr. Pestana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 669-6833 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pestana accept in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Pestana in South 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.
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medica HealthCare
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pestana's office located?
Dr. Rocio Pestana's Primary Practice
5995 SW 71st St Ste 403
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 669-6833
Dr. Rocio Pestana's Practice 2
5975 Sunset Dr Ste 804
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 665-6926
What is Dr. Pestana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pestana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316068612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pestana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pestana
What is Dr. Rocio Pestana's specialty?
Dr. Pestana is a Internist near South Miami, FL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Pestana to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rocio Pestana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pestana is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl), 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 Rocio Pestana accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Rocio Pestana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rocio Pestana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pestana's office at (305) 669-6833 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rocio Pestana?
Please contact Dr. Pestana's office at (305) 669-6833 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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