Betty C. Villafuerte
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte

Endocrinology
401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 310, 
Louisville, KY 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
5
conditions
401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 310, 
Louisville, KY 

Overview

Betty Villafuerte is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Villafuerte is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Dr. Villafuerte is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism - 1991 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1989. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Villafuerte is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism - 1991
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1989

Fellowships

Emory University, Endocrinology, 1991

Hospital Affiliations

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of Louisville Physicians
401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 310, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Villafuerte has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Over-expression of insulin-response element binding protein-1 (IRE-BP1) in mouse pancreatic islets increases expression of RACK1 and TCTP: Beta cell markers of high glucose sensitivity.
Over-expression of insulin-response element binding protein-1 (IRE-BP1) in mouse pancreatic islets increases expression of RACK1 and TCTP: Beta cell markers of high glucose sensitivity.
Journal: Biochimica et biophysica acta. Proteins and proteomics
Published: June 30, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte?

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Is Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte specialize in?

While Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Diabetic Neuropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte accept my insurance?

Dr. Betty C. Villafuerte accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 502-588-4600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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