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Dr. Christine Contreras, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Contreras, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Christine Contreras, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Contreras is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Contreras’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Contreras’s office at (210) 802-7003.

    What languages does Dr. Contreras speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Contreras typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Contreras 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. Contreras. 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Contreras typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Christine Contreras may include:

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

    Does Dr. Contreras accept my insurance?

    Dr. Contreras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 802-7003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Contreras accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Contreras 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • HealthRight Group

    • Lucent Health

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Contreras' office located?

    Dr. Christine Contreras' Primary Practice

    14345 Blanco Rd

    San Antonio, TX 78216

    (210) 802-7003

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    Dr. Christine Contreras' Practice 2

    4143 Gardendale St

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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

    Dr. Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619133238.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Contreras?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Contreras's specialty?

    Dr. Contreras is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near San Antonio, TX.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Christine Contreras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Contreras is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Dmc Sinai-Grace Hospital 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christine Contreras accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Contreras is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Contreras offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Contreras's office at (210) 802-7003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Contreras?

    Please contact Dr. Contreras's office at (210) 802-7003 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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