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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Laurel, Internist in Rio Grande City, TX?
Dr. Patricia Laurel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rio Grande City, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Laurel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laurel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laurel’s office at (956) 413-8786.
Is Dr. Laurel board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Patricia Laurel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Laurel speak?
Dr. Laurel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Laurel treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Laurel 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. Laurel. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Which procedures does Dr. Laurel perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Patricia Laurel 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. Laurel's office.
Does Dr. Laurel accept my insurance?
Dr. Laurel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 413-8786 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Laurel accept in Rio Grande City, TX?
Dr. Laurel in Rio Grande City, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Apex Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Premier
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Laurel's office located?
Dr. Patricia Laurel's Primary Practice
208 N Britton Ave
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 413-8786
What is Dr. Laurel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Laurel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679728364.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laurel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laurel
What is Dr. Patricia Laurel's specialty?
Dr. Laurel is a Internist near Rio Grande City, 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. Laurel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Patricia Laurel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Laurel is affiliated with DHR Health, Starr County Memorial Hospital 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 Patricia Laurel accepting new patients in Rio Grande City, TX?
Yes, Dr. Patricia Laurel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patricia Laurel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Laurel's office at (956) 413-8786 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patricia Laurel?
Please contact Dr. Laurel's office at (956) 413-8786 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patricia Laurel have?
Dr. Patricia Laurel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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