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Who is Dr. Vazquez-Colon, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Zasha Vazquez-Colon, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vazquez-Colon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vazquez-Colon’s office at (352) 265-0462.
What languages does Dr. Vazquez-Colon speak?
Dr. Vazquez-Colon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vazquez-Colon typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vazquez-Colon 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-Colon. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vazquez-Colon typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vazquez-Colon performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vazquez-Colon. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Daily ECMO Management (Veno-Arterial)
- Daily Management of ECMO Life Support
- Extracorporeal Life Support Management
- Veno-Arterial ECMO Care
- ECMO Daily Physician Management
- ECMO Management
- Veno-Venous ECMO Care
- Artificial Lung Support
CPT Codes:
- 33949: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-arterial
- 33948: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-venous
Does Dr. Vazquez-Colon accept my insurance?
Dr. Vazquez-Colon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0462 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vazquez-Colon accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Vazquez-Colon in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Health Plan
Cigna Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vazquez-Colon's office located?
Dr. Zasha Vazquez-Colon's Primary Practice
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0462
What is Dr. Vazquez-Colon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vazquez-Colon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124432984.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vazquez-Colon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vazquez-Colon
What is Dr. Zasha Vazquez-Colon's specialty?
Dr. Vazquez-Colon is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Zasha Vazquez-Colon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vazquez-Colon is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Zasha Vazquez-Colon accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Zasha Vazquez-Colon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zasha Vazquez-Colon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vazquez-Colon's office at (352) 265-0462 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zasha Vazquez-Colon?
Please contact Dr. Vazquez-Colon's office at (352) 265-0462 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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