18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bayaca, Family Medicine Specialist in Watsonville, CA?
Dr. Francis Bayaca, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Watsonville, CA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Bayaca graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Family Medicine. Dr. Bayaca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bayaca’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bayaca’s office at (831) 768-0220.
Where did Dr. Bayaca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Family Medicine
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Bayaca board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Francis Bayaca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bayaca speak?
Dr. Bayaca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bayaca typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bayaca 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. Bayaca. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bayaca typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bayaca performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bayaca. 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:
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
Also known as:
- Routine Nail Trimming
- Medical Nail Care
- Podiatric Nail Trimming
- Foot Nail Clipping
- Therapeutic Nail Trimming
CPT Codes:
- 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Bayaca accept my insurance?
Dr. Bayaca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 768-0220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bayaca accept in Watsonville, CA?
Dr. Bayaca in Watsonville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bayaca's office located?
What is Dr. Bayaca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bayaca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427067768.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bayaca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bayaca
What is Dr. Francis Bayaca's specialty?
Dr. Bayaca is a Family Medicine Specialist near Watsonville, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Francis Bayaca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bayaca is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula 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
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Is Francis Bayaca accepting new patients in Watsonville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Francis Bayaca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Bayaca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bayaca's office at (831) 768-0220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Bayaca?
Please contact Dr. Bayaca's office at (831) 768-0220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Bayaca have?
Dr. Francis Bayaca is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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