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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salinas, Internist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Luis Salinas, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Salinas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salinas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salinas’s office at (903) 315-5171.
What languages does Dr. Salinas speak?
Dr. Salinas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Salinas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Salinas 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. Salinas. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
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 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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Salinas typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Salinas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Salinas. 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:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Salinas accept my insurance?
Dr. Salinas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 315-5171 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salinas accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Salinas in Corpus Christi, 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 Corporation
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salinas' office located?
Dr. Luis Salinas' Primary Practice
600 Elizabeth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(903) 315-5171
What is Dr. Salinas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salinas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366017634.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salinas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salinas
What is Dr. Luis Salinas's specialty?
Dr. Salinas is a Internist near Corpus Christi, TX.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Luis Salinas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salinas is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Houston Methodist Hospital, University Hospital-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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Luis Salinas accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Luis Salinas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Salinas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salinas's office at (903) 315-5171 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Salinas?
Please contact Dr. Salinas's office at (903) 315-5171 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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