Dr. Caroline Hernandez, MD
Live Oak, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hernandez, Internist in Live Oak, TX?
Dr. Caroline Hernandez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Live Oak, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office at (210) 523-9933.
Where did Dr. Hernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?
Dr. Hernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hernandez treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez. 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:
- Depression Screening
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
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:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Hernandez perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Caroline Hernandez 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. Hernandez's office.
Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 523-9933 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Live Oak, TX?
Dr. Hernandez in Live Oak, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Caroline Hernandez's Primary Practice
12602 Toepperwein Rd Ste 100
Live Oak, TX 78233
(210) 523-9933
Dr. Caroline Hernandez's Practice 2
11212 State Highway 151 Ste 190
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 523-9933
Dr. Caroline Hernandez's Practice 3
4522 Fredericksburg Rd Ste A14
Balcones Heights, TX 78201
What is Dr. Hernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346318052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hernandez
What is Dr. Caroline Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Hernandez is a Internist near Live Oak, 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. Hernandez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Caroline Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 Caroline Hernandez accepting new patients in Live Oak, TX?
Yes, Dr. Caroline Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Caroline Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (210) 523-9933 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Caroline Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (210) 523-9933 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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