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Who is Dr. Torrez, Pediatrician in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Christopher Torrez is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Torrez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Torrez’s office at (505) 925-2273.
What languages does Dr. Torrez speak?
Dr. Torrez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Torrez treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Torrez 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. Torrez. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Viral Infection
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Torrez perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Torrez may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Torrez's office.
Does Dr. Torrez accept my insurance?
Dr. Torrez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 925-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torrez accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Torrez in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Presbyterian Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Torrez's office located?
Dr. Christopher Torrez's Primary Practice
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 925-2273
Dr. Christopher Torrez's Practice 2
2211 Lomas Blvd NE Fl 3
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2345
What is Dr. Torrez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torrez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750700183.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torrez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torrez
What is Dr. Christopher Torrez's specialty?
Dr. Torrez is a Pediatrician near Albuquerque, NM. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Torrez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Torrez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Torrez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Unm 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
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Is Christopher Torrez accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Torrez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Torrez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Torrez's office at (505) 925-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Torrez?
Please contact Dr. Torrez's office at (505) 925-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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