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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tapia Zegarra, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Gino Tapia Zegarra, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Tapia Zegarra is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tapia Zegarra’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tapia Zegarra’s office.
What languages does Dr. Tapia Zegarra speak?
Dr. Tapia Zegarra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tapia Zegarra treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tapia Zegarra 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. Tapia Zegarra. 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.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L8990: Pressure ulcer of unspecified site, unspecified stage
Which procedures does Dr. Tapia Zegarra perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gino Tapia Zegarra may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tapia Zegarra's office.
Does Dr. Tapia Zegarra accept my insurance?
Dr. Tapia Zegarra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tapia Zegarra accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Tapia Zegarra 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tapia Zegarra's office located?
What is Dr. Tapia Zegarra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tapia Zegarra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457466724.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tapia Zegarra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tapia Zegarra
What is Dr. Gino Tapia Zegarra's specialty?
Dr. Tapia Zegarra is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Tapia Zegarra to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gino Tapia Zegarra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tapia Zegarra is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - 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
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Is Gino Tapia Zegarra accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Gino Tapia Zegarra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gino Tapia Zegarra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tapia Zegarra's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gino Tapia Zegarra?
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