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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Galdames, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Sunrise, FL?
Dr. Mario Galdames, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sunrise, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Galdames is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galdames’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galdames’s office at (954) 255-7310.
Where did Dr. Galdames go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Alberto Masferrer, Fac De Med, San Salvador, El Salvador
Is Dr. Galdames board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mario Galdames, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Galdames speak?
Dr. Galdames and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Galdames typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Galdames 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. Galdames. 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:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Galdames typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Galdames 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. Galdames. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Galdames accept my insurance?
Dr. Galdames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 255-7310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Galdames accept in Sunrise, FL?
Dr. Galdames in Sunrise, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Galdames' office located?
What is Dr. Galdames's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Galdames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831391259.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galdames?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Galdames
What is Dr. Mario Galdames's specialty?
Dr. Galdames is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Sunrise, FL.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Mario Galdames affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Galdames is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Hca Florida Westside Hospital, Hca Florida Jfk 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mario Galdames accepting new patients in Sunrise, FL?
Yes, Dr. Mario Galdames is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mario Galdames offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Galdames's office at (954) 255-7310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mario Galdames?
Please contact Dr. Galdames's office at (954) 255-7310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mario Galdames have?
Dr. Mario Galdames is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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