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Who is Dr. Ortiz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Hector Ortiz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ortiz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ortiz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ortiz’s office at (954) 355-5710.
What languages does Dr. Ortiz speak?
Dr. Ortiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ortiz treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ortiz 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. Ortiz. 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:
- Viral Infection
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified 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
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
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:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Which procedures does Dr. Ortiz perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hector Ortiz 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. Ortiz's office.
Does Dr. Ortiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ortiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 355-5710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ortiz accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Ortiz in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Iowa
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ortiz's office located?
Dr. Hector Ortiz's Primary Practice
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 355-5710
What is Dr. Ortiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ortiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558350637.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ortiz
What is Dr. Hector Ortiz's specialty?
Dr. Ortiz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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. Ortiz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hector Ortiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ortiz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Broward Health Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Hector Ortiz accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Hector Ortiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hector Ortiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ortiz's office at (954) 355-5710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hector Ortiz?
Please contact Dr. Ortiz's office at (954) 355-5710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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