30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valedon, Internist in Gastonia, NC?
Where did Dr. Valedon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hospital | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr | University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
Is Dr. Valedon board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Francisco Valedon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001
What languages does Dr. Valedon speak?
Dr. Valedon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Valedon typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Valedon 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. Valedon. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Valedon typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Valedon 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. Valedon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Valedon accept my insurance?
Dr. Valedon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 854-8799 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valedon accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Valedon in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Valedon's office located?
Dr. Francisco Valedon's Primary Practice
660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 854-8799
What hospitals are Dr. Valedon affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Valedon has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Valedon's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valedon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689661100.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valedon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valedon
What is Dr. Francisco Valedon'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.