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Dr. Carmen Avendano, MD
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avendano, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Carmen Avendano, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Avendano is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avendano’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avendano’s office at (612) 672-6000.
What languages does Dr. Avendano speak?
Dr. Avendano and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Avendano treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Avendano 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. Avendano. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
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:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Avendano perform as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carmen Avendano may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Avendano's office.
Does Dr. Avendano accept my insurance?
Dr. Avendano accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 672-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avendano accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Avendano in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthPartners
Humana
Medica
Medicare
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Avendano's office located?
Dr. Carmen Avendano's Primary Practice
2450 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 672-6000
What is Dr. Avendano's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avendano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356769996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avendano?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avendano
What is Dr. Carmen Avendano's specialty?
Dr. Avendano is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near Minneapolis, MN. Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting. Contact Dr. Avendano to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carmen Avendano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avendano is affiliated with St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern 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 Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
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Is Carmen Avendano accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Carmen Avendano is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carmen Avendano offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avendano's office at (612) 672-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carmen Avendano?
Please contact Dr. Avendano's office at (612) 672-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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