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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palacios, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Wendy Palacios is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Palacios is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palacios’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palacios’s office at (925) 295-4000.
What languages does Dr. Palacios speak?
Dr. Palacios and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palacios typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, 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:
- 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Palacios typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wendy Palacios may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Palacios' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palacios accept my insurance?
Dr. Palacios accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 295-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palacios accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Palacios in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Palacios' office located?
Dr. Wendy Palacios' Primary Practice
1425 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 295-4000
What is Dr. Palacios's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palacios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669777538.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palacios?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palacios
What is Dr. Wendy Palacios's specialty?
Dr. Palacios is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Wendy Palacios affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palacios is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wendy Palacios accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Palacios is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Palacios offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palacios's office at (925) 295-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Palacios?
Please contact Dr. Palacios's office at (925) 295-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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