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Dr. Luis Diaz, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Okeechobee, FL

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Diaz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Okeechobee, FL?

    Dr. Luis Diaz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Okeechobee, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Diaz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diaz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diaz’s office at (863) 763-2151.

    What languages does Dr. Diaz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Diaz typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Diaz 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. Diaz. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Diaz typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Luis Diaz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Diaz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Diaz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Diaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 763-2151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Diaz accept in Okeechobee, FL?

    Dr. Diaz in Okeechobee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Diaz's office located?

    Dr. Luis Diaz's Primary Practice

    1796 US Highway 441 N

    Okeechobee, FL 34972

    (863) 763-2151

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    Dr. Luis Diaz's Practice 2

    200 SE Hospital Ave

    Stuart, FL 34994

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

    Dr. Diaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083600092.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diaz?

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

    What is Dr. Luis Diaz's specialty?

    Dr. Diaz is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Okeechobee, FL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Luis Diaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Diaz is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Delray Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Luis Diaz accepting new patients in Okeechobee, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Diaz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luis Diaz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Diaz's office at (863) 763-2151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Luis Diaz?

    Please contact Dr. Diaz's office at (863) 763-2151 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Diaz's office located?

    Dr. Diaz's offices are located in Okeechobee, FL and Stuart, FL.