18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murillo Herrera, Family Medicine Specialist in Pueblo, CO?
Dr. Sergio Murillo Herrera, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pueblo, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Murillo Herrera graduated from Escuela Autonoma De Ciencias Medicas De Centro America, Universidad De Ciencias Medicas (Ucimed) and completed his residency at Southern Colorado Family Mediicine. Dr. Murillo Herrera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murillo Herrera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murillo Herrera’s office at (719) 553-2201.
Where did Dr. Murillo Herrera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Southern Colorado Family Mediicine
Medical School: Escuela Autonoma De Ciencias Medicas De Centro America, Universidad De Ciencias Medicas (Ucimed),San Jose, Costa Rica | Escuela Autonoma De Ciencias Medicas De Centro America, Universidad De Ciencias Medicas (Ucimed)
What languages does Dr. Murillo Herrera speak?
Dr. Murillo Herrera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Murillo Herrera typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Murillo Herrera 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. Murillo Herrera. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Murillo Herrera typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Murillo Herrera performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Murillo Herrera. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Does Dr. Murillo Herrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Murillo Herrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 553-2201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murillo Herrera accept in Pueblo, CO?
Dr. Murillo Herrera in Pueblo, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Murillo Herrera's office located?
Dr. Sergio Murillo Herrera's Primary Practice
1225 N Grand Ave Ste 100
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 553-2201
What is Dr. Murillo Herrera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murillo Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598923757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murillo Herrera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murillo Herrera
What is Dr. Sergio Murillo Herrera's specialty?
Dr. Murillo Herrera is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pueblo, CO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Sergio Murillo Herrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murillo Herrera is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital 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
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Is Sergio Murillo Herrera accepting new patients in Pueblo, CO?
Yes, Dr. Sergio Murillo Herrera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sergio Murillo Herrera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murillo Herrera's office at (719) 553-2201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sergio Murillo Herrera?
Please contact Dr. Murillo Herrera's office at (719) 553-2201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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