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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zuniga, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Jorge Zuniga, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Zuniga is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zuniga’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zuniga’s office.
Is Dr. Zuniga board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Zuniga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Zuniga speak?
Dr. Zuniga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Zuniga treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Zuniga 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. Zuniga. 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:
- 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Zuniga perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jorge Zuniga 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. Zuniga's office.
Does Dr. Zuniga accept my insurance?
Dr. Zuniga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zuniga accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Zuniga in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriCorp / Seven Corners
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zuniga's office located?
What is Dr. Zuniga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zuniga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235355330.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zuniga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zuniga
What is Dr. Jorge Zuniga's specialty?
Dr. Zuniga is a Internist near Houston, 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. Zuniga to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jorge Zuniga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zuniga is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Christus St. Michael Health System 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?
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Is Jorge Zuniga accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Zuniga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Zuniga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zuniga's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Zuniga?
Please contact Dr. Zuniga's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Zuniga have?
Dr. Jorge Zuniga is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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