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Dr. Luis Vinuela, MD

Melbourne, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vinuela, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Melbourne, FL?

    Dr. Luis Vinuela, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vinuela completed his residency at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Vinuela is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vinuela’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vinuela’s office at (321) 327-5952.

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

    • Fellowship: State University of New York

    • Residency: Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

    • Medical School: Cetec University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vinuela speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Vinuela typically treat?

    As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Vinuela 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. Vinuela. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Severe Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Severe major depression
    • Severe depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depression
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Moderate bipolar depression
    • Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
    • Significant low mood in bipolar
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder

    Does Dr. Vinuela accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vinuela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 327-5952 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vinuela accept in Melbourne, FL?

    Dr. Vinuela in Melbourne, 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Paramount

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    Where is Dr. Vinuela's office located?

    Dr. Luis Vinuela's Primary Practice

    400 Sheridan Rd

    Melbourne, FL 32901

    (321) 327-5952

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    Dr. Luis Vinuela's Practice 2

    400 E Sheridan Rd

    Melbourne, FL 32901

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    Dr. Luis Vinuela's Practice 3

    2020 Commerce Dr

    West Melbourne, FL 32904

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

    Dr. Vinuela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710943311.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vinuela?

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

    What is Dr. Luis Vinuela's specialty?

    Dr. Vinuela is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Melbourne, FL.

    What does a Geriatric Psychiatrist do?

    Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty focused on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in older adults. It aims to enhance psychiatric care for both healthy and ill elderly patients.

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

    Yes, Dr. Vinuela is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Geriatric Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Psychiatrist. 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 Luis Vinuela accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Luis Vinuela offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vinuela's office at (321) 327-5952 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Luis Vinuela?

    Please contact Dr. Vinuela's office at (321) 327-5952 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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