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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Caporusso, Internist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Joseph Caporusso, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX. Dr. Caporusso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caporusso’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caporusso’s office at (956) 362-8677.
What languages does Dr. Caporusso speak?
Dr. Caporusso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Caporusso typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Caporusso 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. Caporusso. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Caporusso typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Caporusso 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
Please contact Dr. Caporusso's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Caporusso accept my insurance?
Dr. Caporusso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caporusso accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Caporusso in Edinburg, 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
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Caporusso's office located?
Dr. Joseph Caporusso's Primary Practice
5501 S McColl Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 362-8677
What is Dr. Caporusso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caporusso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407477870.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caporusso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caporusso
What is Dr. Joseph Caporusso's specialty?
Dr. Caporusso is a Internist near Edinburg, 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. Joseph Caporusso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caporusso is affiliated with Dhr Health, Dhr Health, Mission Regional Medical Center 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 Joseph Caporusso accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Caporusso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Caporusso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caporusso's office at (956) 362-8677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Caporusso?
Please contact Dr. Caporusso's office at (956) 362-8677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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