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Who is Dr. Contreras-Valdes, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Contreras-Valdes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Contreras-Valdes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Contreras-Valdes’s office at (210) 614-5400.
What languages does Dr. Contreras-Valdes speak?
Dr. Contreras-Valdes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Contreras-Valdes treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Contreras-Valdes 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. Contreras-Valdes. 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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Flutter
- Heart Palpitations
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
Which procedures does Dr. Contreras-Valdes perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Contreras-Valdes' office.
Does Dr. Contreras-Valdes accept my insurance?
Dr. Contreras-Valdes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 614-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Contreras-Valdes accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Contreras-Valdes in San Antonio, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Contreras-Valdes' office located?
Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes' Primary Practice
4411 Medical Dr Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-5400
What is Dr. Contreras-Valdes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Contreras-Valdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255560975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Contreras-Valdes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Contreras-Valdes
What is Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes's specialty?
Dr. Contreras-Valdes is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near San Antonio, TX. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Contreras-Valdes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Contreras-Valdes is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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Is Fernando Contreras-Valdes accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Contreras-Valdes's office at (210) 614-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Contreras-Valdes?
Please contact Dr. Contreras-Valdes's office at (210) 614-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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