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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peguero, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Julio Peguero, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Peguero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peguero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peguero’s office at (713) 827-9525.
Is Dr. Peguero board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Julio Peguero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Peguero speak?
Dr. Peguero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Peguero treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Peguero 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. Peguero. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3481: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Gallbladder Carcinoma
- Malignant Gallbladder Tumor
- Biliary Tract Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C23: Malignant neoplasm of gallbladder
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Which procedures does Dr. Peguero perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Julio Peguero 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. Peguero's office.
Does Dr. Peguero accept my insurance?
Dr. Peguero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 827-9525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peguero accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Peguero in Houston, 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
California Foundation for Medical Care
Devoted Health
Express Scripts
Medicare
Memorial Hermann
Molina
Scan Health Plan
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Peguero's office located?
Dr. Julio Peguero's Primary Practice
925 Gessner Rd Ste 600
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 827-9525
What is Dr. Peguero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peguero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659569507.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peguero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peguero
What is Dr. Julio Peguero's specialty?
Dr. Peguero is a Internist near Houston, TX.
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. Peguero to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Julio Peguero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peguero is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Julio Peguero accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Julio Peguero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julio Peguero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peguero's office at (713) 827-9525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julio Peguero?
Please contact Dr. Peguero's office at (713) 827-9525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Julio Peguero have?
Dr. Julio Peguero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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