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Dr. Francis Gumbel, MD

Brownsville, TX

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gumbel, Internist in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Francis Gumbel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Gumbel completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gumbel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gumbel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gumbel’s office at (956) 546-4234.

    Where did Dr. Gumbel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo

    What languages does Dr. Gumbel speak?

    Dr. Gumbel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gumbel treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Gumbel 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. Gumbel. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    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
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Advanced heart failure
    • Terminal heart failure
    • Severe heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5084: End stage heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Gumbel perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Francis Gumbel may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gumbel's office.

    Does Dr. Gumbel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gumbel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 546-4234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gumbel accept in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Gumbel in Brownsville, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gumbel's office located?

    Dr. Francis Gumbel's Primary Practice

    26 S Coria St Ste B

    Brownsville, TX 78520

    (956) 546-4234

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    Dr. Francis Gumbel's Practice 2

    6157 NW Loop 410 # 124

    San Antonio, TX 78238

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    What is Dr. Gumbel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gumbel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912975251.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gumbel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gumbel

    What is Dr. Francis Gumbel's specialty?

    Dr. Gumbel is a Internist near Brownsville, 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. Gumbel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francis Gumbel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gumbel is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Valley 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Francis Gumbel accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Francis Gumbel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francis Gumbel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gumbel's office at (956) 546-4234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francis Gumbel?

    Please contact Dr. Gumbel's office at (956) 546-4234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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