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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Romero Garcia, Internist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Alberto Romero Garcia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Romero Garcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romero Garcia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romero Garcia’s office at (718) 579-5874.
What languages does Dr. Romero Garcia speak?
Dr. Romero Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Romero Garcia treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Romero Garcia 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. Romero Garcia. 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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Romero Garcia perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alberto Romero Garcia 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Romero Garcia's office.
Does Dr. Romero Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Romero Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 579-5874 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Romero Garcia accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Romero Garcia in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Romero Garcia's office located?
Dr. Alberto Romero Garcia's Primary Practice
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(718) 579-5874
Dr. Alberto Romero Garcia's Practice 2
234 E 149th St Ste 8-20
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 579-5874
What is Dr. Romero Garcia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Romero Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336719921.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romero Garcia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Romero Garcia
What is Dr. Alberto Romero Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Romero Garcia is a Internist near Asheville, NC.
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.
Contact Dr. Romero Garcia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alberto Romero Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Romero Garcia is affiliated with Mission 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Alberto Romero Garcia accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Alberto Romero Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alberto Romero Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Romero Garcia's office at (718) 579-5874 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alberto Romero Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Romero Garcia's office at (718) 579-5874 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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