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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Resendez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Elpidio Resendez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Salinas, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Resendez graduated from University of California and completed his residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Resendez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Resendez’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Resendez’s office at (831) 759-1840.
Where did Dr. Resendez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Resendez board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Elpidio Resendez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Resendez speak?
Dr. Resendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Resendez treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Resendez 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. Resendez. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tonsillitis
- Inflamed Tonsils
- Tonsil Infection
- Sore Tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Resendez perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elpidio Resendez may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Resendez's office.
Does Dr. Resendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Resendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 759-1840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Resendez accept in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Resendez in Salinas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
StableView Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Resendez's office located?
What is Dr. Resendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Resendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245233709.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Resendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Resendez
What is Dr. Elpidio Resendez's specialty?
Dr. Resendez is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Salinas, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Resendez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elpidio Resendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Resendez is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown 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 Elpidio Resendez accepting new patients in Salinas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elpidio Resendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elpidio Resendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Resendez's office at (831) 759-1840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elpidio Resendez?
Please contact Dr. Resendez's office at (831) 759-1840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elpidio Resendez have?
Dr. Elpidio Resendez is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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