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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Comunas, Internist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Francis Comunas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Comunas completed his residency at Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Comunas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Comunas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Comunas’s office at (505) 291-2200.
Where did Dr. Comunas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University Of Ks School Of Med
Medical School: University of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm
Is Dr. Comunas board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Francis Comunas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Comunas speak?
Dr. Comunas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Comunas treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Comunas 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. Comunas. 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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Cataract
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Lipoprotein Metabolism Disorder
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Lipid Metabolism Disorder
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Lipid disorder
- Dyslipoproteinemia
- Genetic metabolic disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E789: Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Comunas perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Francis Comunas 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Comunas' office.
Does Dr. Comunas accept my insurance?
Dr. Comunas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 291-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Comunas accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Comunas in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
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Where is Dr. Comunas' office located?
Dr. Francis Comunas' Primary Practice
8300 Constitution Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 291-2200
What is Dr. Comunas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Comunas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295829661.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Comunas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Comunas
What is Dr. Francis Comunas's specialty?
Dr. Comunas is a Internist near Albuquerque, NM.
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. Comunas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Francis Comunas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Comunas is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Francis Comunas accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Francis Comunas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Comunas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Comunas's office at (505) 291-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Comunas?
Please contact Dr. Comunas's office at (505) 291-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Comunas have?
Dr. Francis Comunas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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