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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franco-Palacios, Critical Care Internist in Panama City, FL?
Dr. Carlos Franco-Palacios, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Panama City, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Franco-Palacios is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franco-Palacios’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franco-Palacios’s office at (305) 585-1111.
What languages does Dr. Franco-Palacios speak?
Dr. Franco-Palacios and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Franco-Palacios treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Franco-Palacios 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. Franco-Palacios. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Franco-Palacios perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Franco-Palacios performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Franco-Palacios. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Franco-Palacios accept my insurance?
Dr. Franco-Palacios accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 585-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franco-Palacios accept in Panama City, FL?
Dr. Franco-Palacios in Panama City, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Touchstone Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Franco-Palacios' office located?
Dr. Carlos Franco-Palacios' Primary Practice
449 W 23rd St Fl Gulf
Panama City, FL 32405
(305) 585-1111
What is Dr. Franco-Palacios's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franco-Palacios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497966600.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franco-Palacios?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franco-Palacios
What is Dr. Carlos Franco-Palacios's specialty?
Dr. Franco-Palacios is a Critical Care Internist near Panama City, FL. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Franco-Palacios to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carlos Franco-Palacios affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franco-Palacios is affiliated with UF Health Leesburg Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, North Shore Medical Center - Miami, FL, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Guthrie Lourdes 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Carlos Franco-Palacios accepting new patients in Panama City, FL?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Franco-Palacios is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Franco-Palacios offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franco-Palacios's office at (305) 585-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Franco-Palacios?
Please contact Dr. Franco-Palacios's office at (305) 585-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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