17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Flores Guardado, Pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Francisco Flores Guardado, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Flores Guardado graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Flores Guardado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flores Guardado’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flores Guardado’s office at (210) 692-0151.
Where did Dr. Flores Guardado go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Flores Guardado speak?
Dr. Flores Guardado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Flores Guardado typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Flores Guardado 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. Flores Guardado. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Flores Guardado typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Francisco Flores Guardado may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Flores Guardado's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Flores Guardado accept my insurance?
Dr. Flores Guardado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 692-0151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Flores Guardado accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Flores Guardado in San Antonio, TX 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Flores Guardado's office located?
Dr. Francisco Flores Guardado's Primary Practice
10007 Huebner Rd Ste 402
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 692-0151
What is Dr. Flores Guardado's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Flores Guardado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598931263.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flores Guardado?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Flores Guardado
What is Dr. Francisco Flores Guardado's specialty?
Dr. Flores Guardado is a Pulmonologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Francisco Flores Guardado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Flores Guardado is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Francisco Flores Guardado accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Francisco Flores Guardado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francisco Flores Guardado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Flores Guardado's office at (210) 692-0151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francisco Flores Guardado?
Please contact Dr. Flores Guardado's office at (210) 692-0151 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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