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Dr. Nicole Villarreal, MD

Council Bluffs, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Villarreal, Pediatrician in Council Bluffs, IA?

    Dr. Nicole Villarreal, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Council Bluffs, IA. She is board certified. Dr. Villarreal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Villarreal’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Villarreal’s office at (712) 352-0405.

    Is Dr. Villarreal board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Villarreal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Villarreal speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Villarreal typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Villarreal 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. Villarreal. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Villarreal typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Villarreal 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. Villarreal. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Villarreal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Villarreal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (712) 352-0405 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Villarreal accept in Council Bluffs, IA?

    Dr. Villarreal in Council Bluffs, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medica Group

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Villarreal's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Villarreal's Primary Practice

    1022 Woodbury Ave

    Council Bluffs, IA 51503

    (712) 352-0405

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

    Dr. Villarreal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568659423.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Villarreal?

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

    What is Dr. Nicole Villarreal's specialty?

    Dr. Villarreal is a Pediatrician near Council Bluffs, IA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Nicole Villarreal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Villarreal is affiliated with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Orthonebraska 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Nicole Villarreal accepting new patients in Council Bluffs, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Villarreal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicole Villarreal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Villarreal's office at (712) 352-0405 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicole Villarreal?

    Please contact Dr. Villarreal's office at (712) 352-0405 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicole Villarreal have?

    Dr. Nicole Villarreal is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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