41 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Vazquez, Internist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Vazquez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary's Hospital Unity Health Sys
Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr | University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Vazquez board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Vazquez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vazquez speak?
Dr. Vazquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vazquez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vazquez 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. Vazquez. 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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Malabsorption After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Postoperative Malabsorption
- Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
- Surgical Malabsorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine with Bowel Blockage
- Crohn's Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Crohn’s Disease
- Small Bowel Crohn's with Obstruction
- Ileitis with Intestinal Blockage
- Bowel Obstruction from Crohn's
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50012: Crohn's disease of small intestine with intestinal obstruction
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vazquez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jorge Vazquez 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. Vazquez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vazquez accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Vazquez's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Vazquez's office located?
What is Dr. Vazquez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134121957.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vazquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vazquez
What is Dr. Jorge Vazquez's specialty?
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.