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Dr. Hector Montoya, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Montoya, Family Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Hector Montoya, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Montoya is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Montoya’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Montoya’s office at (925) 296-9885.

    What languages does Dr. Montoya speak?

    Dr. Montoya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Montoya typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Montoya 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. Montoya. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Montoya typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hector Montoya may include:

    Please contact Dr. Montoya's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Montoya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Montoya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 296-9885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Montoya accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Montoya in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Montoya's office located?

    Dr. Hector Montoya's Primary Practice

    320 Lennon Ln

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (925) 296-9885

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    What is Dr. Montoya's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Montoya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558941252.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Montoya?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Montoya

    What is Dr. Hector Montoya's specialty?

    Dr. Montoya is a Family Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Hector Montoya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Montoya is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Hector Montoya accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Hector Montoya is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hector Montoya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Montoya's office at (925) 296-9885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hector Montoya?

    Please contact Dr. Montoya's office at (925) 296-9885 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Montoya's office located?

    Dr. Montoya's office is located in Walnut Creek, CA.