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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. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Laurel typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Laurel typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Laurel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Apex Healthcare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 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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