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Dr. Karel Capek, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Refugio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Capek, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Refugio, TX?

    Dr. Karel Capek, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Refugio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Capek is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Capek’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Capek’s office at (409) 771-8516.

    What languages does Dr. Capek speak?

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

    • English
    • Italian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Capek typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Capek 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. Capek. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Capek typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Karel Capek may include:

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

    Does Dr. Capek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Capek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 771-8516 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Capek accept in Refugio, TX?

    Dr. Capek in Refugio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christus Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Sendero Health Plans

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Capek's office located?

    Dr. Karel Capek's Primary Practice

    107 Swift St

    Refugio, TX 78377

    (409) 771-8516

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    Dr. Karel Capek's Practice 2

    815 N Virginia St

    Port Lavaca, TX 77979

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    Dr. Karel Capek's Practice 3

    1400 N Texana St

    Hallettsville, TX 77964

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    What hospitals are Dr. Capek affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Capek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Refugio County Memorial Hospital,Refugio, TX
    Altus Lumberton Hospital,Lumberton, TX
    Lillian M. Hudspeth Memorial Hospital,Sonora, TX

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

    Dr. Capek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851529622.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capek?

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

    What is Dr. Karel Capek's specialty?

    Dr. Capek is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Refugio, TX.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Karel Capek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Capek is affiliated with Yoakum County Hospital, Shannon Medical Center, Houston Methodist 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). 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. Karel Capek accepting new patients in Refugio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Karel Capek is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karel Capek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Capek's office at (409) 771-8516 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karel Capek?

    Please contact Dr. Capek's office at (409) 771-8516 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Capek's office located?

    Dr. Capek's offices are located in Refugio, TX, Port Lavaca, TX, and Hallettsville, TX.