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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendez-Vargas, Internist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Cathia Mendez-Vargas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mendez-Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez-Vargas’s office at (512) 478-4939.
What languages does Dr. Mendez-Vargas speak?
Dr. Mendez-Vargas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Mendez-Vargas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Mendez-Vargas 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. Mendez-Vargas. 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 with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Mendez-Vargas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cathia Mendez-Vargas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Mendez-Vargas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mendez-Vargas accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Mendez-Vargas' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Mendez-Vargas' office located?
Dr. Cathia Mendez-Vargas' Primary Practice
1101 Camino La Costa
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 478-4939
What is Dr. Mendez-Vargas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez-Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043485212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez-Vargas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez-Vargas
What is Dr. Cathia Mendez-Vargas's specialty?
Dr. Mendez-Vargas is a Internist near Austin, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Cathia Mendez-Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendez-Vargas is affiliated with Dhr Health 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cathia Mendez-Vargas accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Cathia Mendez-Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cathia Mendez-Vargas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendez-Vargas's office at (512) 478-4939 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cathia Mendez-Vargas?
Please contact Dr. Mendez-Vargas's office at (512) 478-4939 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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