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Dr. Jorge Vazquez, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

San Juan, PR

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Vazquez, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in San Juan, PR?

    Dr. Jorge Vazquez, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in San Juan, PR. Dr. Vazquez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vazquez’s office at (787) 268-4171.

    What languages does Dr. Vazquez speak?

    Dr. Vazquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Vazquez typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Vazquez 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. Vazquez. 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:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
    • Health Screening
    • Hormone Disorder Screening
    • Gland Disorder Screening
    • Endocrine System Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Vazquez typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Jorge Vazquez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Vazquez accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Vazquez's office located?

    Dr. Jorge Vazquez's Primary Practice

    2020 Ave Borinquen

    San Juan, PR 00915

    (787) 268-4171

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    What is Dr. Vazquez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063714855.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vazquez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vazquez

    What is Dr. Jorge Vazquez's specialty?

    Dr. Vazquez is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near San Juan, PR.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Jorge Vazquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Vazquez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Jorge Vazquez accepting new patients in San Juan, PR?

    Yes, Dr. Jorge Vazquez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jorge Vazquez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office at (787) 268-4171 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jorge Vazquez?

    Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office at (787) 268-4171 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vazquez's office located?

    Dr. Vazquez's office is located in San Juan, PR.