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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valkanas, Hospitalist in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Andrew Valkanas, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Valkanas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valkanas’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valkanas’s office at (404) 645-7511.
What languages does Dr. Valkanas speak?
Dr. Valkanas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Valkanas treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Valkanas 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. Valkanas. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Valkanas perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Valkanas may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Valkanas' office.
Does Dr. Valkanas accept my insurance?
Dr. Valkanas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 645-7511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valkanas accept in Pensacola, FL?
Dr. Valkanas in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
City of Plano
Department of Defense / Tricare
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Valkanas' office located?
Dr. Andrew Valkanas' Practice 3
1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(404) 645-7511
What is Dr. Valkanas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valkanas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891147732.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valkanas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valkanas
What is Dr. Andrew Valkanas's specialty?
Dr. Valkanas is a Hospitalist near Pensacola, FL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Valkanas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrew Valkanas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valkanas is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Andrew Valkanas accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Valkanas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Valkanas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valkanas's office at (404) 645-7511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Valkanas?
Please contact Dr. Valkanas's office at (404) 645-7511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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