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Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Contreras-Valdes, Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. 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 Cardiologist, 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Right Bundle Branch Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • RBBB
    • Right Heart Block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    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

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does Dr. Contreras-Valdes perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Contreras-Valdes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    Also known as:

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
    • LAA Closure
    • Watchman Procedure
    • Heart Appendage Sealing
    • Stroke Prevention Device Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation

    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

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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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

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    Dr. Fernando Contreras-Valdes' Practice 2

    1 Medical Center Dr

    Lebanon, NH 03756

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    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 Cardiologist near San Antonio, TX. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. 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

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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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