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Dr. Alfredo Equigua, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Laredo, TX

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Equigua, Family Medicine Specialist in Laredo, TX?

    Dr. Alfredo Equigua, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Laredo, TX. Dr. Equigua is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Equigua’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Equigua’s office at (956) 796-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Equigua speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Equigua typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Equigua 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. Equigua. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Equigua typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alfredo Equigua may include:

    Please contact Dr. Equigua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Equigua accept my insurance?

    Dr. Equigua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 796-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Equigua accept in Laredo, TX?

    Dr. Equigua in Laredo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Universal Health Services

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    Where is Dr. Equigua's office located?

    Dr. Alfredo Equigua's Primary Practice

    1515 Pappas St

    Laredo, TX 78041

    (956) 796-5000

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

    Dr. Equigua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700536653.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Equigua?

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

    What is Dr. Alfredo Equigua's specialty?

    Dr. Equigua is a Family Medicine Specialist near Laredo, TX.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Alfredo Equigua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Equigua is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Alfredo Equigua accepting new patients in Laredo, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Alfredo Equigua is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alfredo Equigua offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Equigua's office at (956) 796-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alfredo Equigua?

    Please contact Dr. Equigua's office at (956) 796-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Equigua's office located?

    Dr. Equigua's office is located in Laredo, TX.