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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Formoso, Internist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Leopoldo Formoso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Formoso is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Formoso’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Formoso’s office at (305) 541-9921.
What languages does Dr. Formoso speak?
Dr. Formoso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Formoso typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Formoso 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. Formoso. 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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
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 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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Formoso typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Leopoldo Formoso may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Formoso's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Formoso accept my insurance?
Dr. Formoso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 541-9921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Formoso accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Formoso in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Formoso's office located?
What is Dr. Formoso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Formoso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356395933.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Formoso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Formoso
What is Dr. Leopoldo Formoso's specialty?
Dr. Formoso is a Internist near Miami, FL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Leopoldo Formoso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Formoso is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leopoldo Formoso accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Leopoldo Formoso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leopoldo Formoso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Formoso's office at (305) 541-9921 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leopoldo Formoso?
Please contact Dr. Formoso's office at (305) 541-9921 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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