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Dr. Monica Briones, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Albuquerque, NM

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Briones, Family Medicine Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Monica Briones, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Briones is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Briones’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Briones’s office at (505) 281-3406.

    Is Dr. Briones board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Monica Briones, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Briones speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

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

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Monica Briones may include:

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

    Does Dr. Briones accept my insurance?

    Dr. Briones accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 281-3406 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Briones accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Briones in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • State of New Mexico

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Briones' office located?

    Dr. Monica Briones' Primary Practice

    8300 Constitution Ave NE Bldg D

    Albuquerque, NM 87110

    (505) 281-3406

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    Dr. Monica Briones' Practice 2

    1231 Candelaria Rd NW # 1

    Albuquerque, NM 87107

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    Dr. Monica Briones' Practice 3

    1401 William St SE # 1

    Albuquerque, NM 87102

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

    Dr. Briones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265449094.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Briones?

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

    What is Dr. Monica Briones's specialty?

    Dr. Briones is a Family Medicine Specialist near Albuquerque, NM.

    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. Monica Briones affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Briones is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Lovelace 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 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. Monica Briones accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Monica Briones is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Monica Briones offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Briones' office at (505) 281-3406 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Monica Briones?

    Please contact Dr. Briones' office at (505) 281-3406 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Briones' office located?

    Dr. Briones' office is located in Albuquerque, NM.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Monica Briones have?

    Dr. Monica Briones is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.