Who is Dr. Fortaleza, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in North Hollywood, CA?
Where did Dr. Fortaleza go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fortaleza speak?
Dr. Fortaleza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fortaleza typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fortaleza 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. Fortaleza. 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 Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fortaleza typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Fortaleza may include:
Please contact Dr. Fortaleza's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fortaleza accept my insurance?
Dr. Fortaleza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 325-2090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fortaleza accept in North Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Fortaleza in North Hollywood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Fortaleza's office located?
Dr. Paul Fortaleza's Primary Practice
6350 Laurel Canyon Blvd Ste 205
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 325-2090
What hospitals are Dr. Fortaleza affiliated with?
Dr. Fortaleza has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fortaleza's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fortaleza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336368190.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fortaleza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fortaleza