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Dr. Mark Garfinkle, MD

Las Cruces, NM

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garfinkle, Hospitalist in Las Cruces, NM?

    Dr. Mark Garfinkle, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Garfinkle graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Vincent's Medical Center Program. Dr. Garfinkle is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garfinkle’s office at (530) 225-6000.

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

    • Residency: St Vincent's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Garfinkle speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Garfinkle typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Garfinkle 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. Garfinkle. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Emergency
    • Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • Acute Hypertensive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I161: Hypertensive emergency

    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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Garfinkle typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Garfinkle may include:

    Please contact Dr. Garfinkle's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Garfinkle accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garfinkle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 225-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garfinkle accept in Las Cruces, NM?

    Dr. Garfinkle in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Garfinkle's office located?

    Dr. Mark Garfinkle's Primary Practice

    4311 E Lohman Ave

    Las Cruces, NM 88011

    (530) 225-6000

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

    Dr. Garfinkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124039698.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garfinkle?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Garfinkle's specialty?

    Dr. Garfinkle is a Hospitalist near Las Cruces, NM.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Mark Garfinkle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garfinkle is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mountainview Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Mark Garfinkle accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Garfinkle is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Garfinkle offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garfinkle's office at (530) 225-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Garfinkle?

    Please contact Dr. Garfinkle's office at (530) 225-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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