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Dr. Elias Amador, MD

Wellington, FL

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Amador, Internist in Wellington, FL?

    Dr. Elias Amador, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wellington, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Amador completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Amador is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amador’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amador’s office at (561) 588-4844.

    Where did Dr. Amador go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr

    Is Dr. Amador board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Elias Amador, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Amador speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Amador treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Amador 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. Amador. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Mild Dementia
    • Dementia
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Early stage dementia
    • Mild memory loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F03A0: Unspecified dementia, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Posture
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Poor Posture
    • Postural Imbalance
    • Stooped Posture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R293: Abnormal posture

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Which procedures does Dr. Amador perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elias Amador may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Amador's office.

    Does Dr. Amador accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amador accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 588-4844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amador accept in Wellington, FL?

    Dr. Amador in Wellington, FL 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 Nebraska

    • Centene

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Community Care

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Amador's office located?

    Dr. Elias Amador's Primary Practice

    10101 Forest Hill Blvd

    Wellington, FL 33414

    (561) 588-4844

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    Dr. Elias Amador's Practice 2

    9655 Boynton Beach Blvd

    Boynton Beach, FL 33472

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    Dr. Elias Amador's Practice 3

    3060 Melaleuca Ln

    Palm Springs, FL 33461

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

    Dr. Amador's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326039702.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amador?

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

    What is Dr. Elias Amador's specialty?

    Dr. Amador is a Internist near Wellington, FL.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Amador to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elias Amador affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Amador is affiliated with Wellington Regional Medical Center, HCA Florida JFK Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Elias Amador accepting new patients in Wellington, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Elias Amador is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elias Amador offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amador's office at (561) 588-4844 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elias Amador?

    Please contact Dr. Amador's office at (561) 588-4844 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elias Amador have?

    Dr. Elias Amador is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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