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Dr. Fernando Sanchez, MD
Infectious Disease Specialist
,Internist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
Laredo, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanchez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Laredo, TX?
Dr. Fernando Sanchez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Laredo, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sanchez graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Sanchez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez’s office at (956) 722-0995.
Where did Dr. Sanchez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
What languages does Dr. Sanchez speak?
Dr. Sanchez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sanchez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sanchez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Sanchez may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sanchez accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanchez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 722-0995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez accept in Laredo, TX?
Dr. Sanchez 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sanchez's office located?
Dr. Fernando Sanchez's Primary Practice
121 Calle del Norte Ste 104
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 722-0995
What is Dr. Sanchez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598863813.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez
What is Dr. Fernando Sanchez's specialty?
Dr. Sanchez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Laredo, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Fernando Sanchez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanchez is affiliated with Doctors Hospital Of Laredo 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Fernando Sanchez accepting new patients in Laredo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Sanchez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (956) 722-0995 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Sanchez?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (956) 722-0995 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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