CP
38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Penalba, Physiatrist in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Claudia Penalba, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Coral Gables, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Penalba graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed her residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Penalba is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penalba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penalba’s office at (305) 403-2921.
Where did Dr. Penalba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Penalba board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Penalba, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Penalba speak?
Dr. Penalba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Penalba typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Penalba 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. Penalba. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Penalba typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Claudia Penalba may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Penalba's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Penalba accept my insurance?
Dr. Penalba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 403-2921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Penalba accept in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Penalba in Coral Gables, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Penalba's office located?
Dr. Claudia Penalba's Primary Practice
6705 S Red Rd Ste 516
Coral Gables, FL 33143
(305) 403-2921
What is Dr. Penalba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Penalba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093742504.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penalba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Penalba
What is Dr. Claudia Penalba's specialty?
Dr. Penalba is a Physiatrist near Coral Gables, FL.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Claudia Penalba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Penalba is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital 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
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Is Claudia Penalba accepting new patients in Coral Gables, FL?
Yes, Dr. Claudia Penalba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claudia Penalba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Penalba's office at (305) 403-2921 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claudia Penalba?
Please contact Dr. Penalba's office at (305) 403-2921 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Claudia Penalba have?
Dr. Claudia Penalba is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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