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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vivas, Internist in Vero Beach, FL?
Dr. Christopher Vivas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Vero Beach, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vivas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vivas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vivas’s office at (727) 736-5317.
What languages does Dr. Vivas speak?
Dr. Vivas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vivas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vivas 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. Vivas. 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vivas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Vivas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Vivas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vivas accept my insurance?
Dr. Vivas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 736-5317 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vivas accept in Vero Beach, FL?
Dr. Vivas in Vero Beach, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independent Living Systems
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vivas' office located?
Dr. Christopher Vivas' Primary Practice
3730 7th Ter Ste 302
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(727) 736-5317
What is Dr. Vivas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vivas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972850154.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vivas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vivas
What is Dr. Christopher Vivas's specialty?
Dr. Vivas is a Internist near Vero Beach, FL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Christopher Vivas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vivas is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Vivas accepting new patients in Vero Beach, FL?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Vivas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Vivas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vivas's office at (727) 736-5317 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Vivas?
Please contact Dr. Vivas's office at (727) 736-5317 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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