Dr. Alberto Kocurek, MD
Texas City, TX
30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kocurek, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Texas City, TX?
Dr. Alberto Kocurek, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Texas City, TX. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Kocurek graduated from Texas A&M University. Dr. Kocurek is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kocurek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kocurek’s office at (409) 539-6278.
Where did Dr. Kocurek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University
What languages does Dr. Kocurek speak?
Dr. Kocurek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kocurek typically treat?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kocurek 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. Kocurek. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Chronic Vein Problems with Ulcers and Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
- Leg Ulcers from Poor Circulation
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87333: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of bilateral lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflamed Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer with Inflammation
- Venous Leg Ulcer with Redness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87331: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers and Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores and Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87332: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremity
What procedures does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kocurek typically perform?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kocurek 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. Kocurek. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Wound Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Routine Nail Trimming
- Medical Nail Care
- Podiatric Nail Trimming
- Foot Nail Clipping
- Therapeutic Nail Trimming
CPT Codes:
- 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Kocurek accept my insurance?
Dr. Kocurek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 539-6278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kocurek accept in Texas City, TX?
Dr. Kocurek in Texas 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
Bexar County Hospital District
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Globe Life
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kocurek's office located?
Dr. Alberto Kocurek's Primary Practice
1125 Highway 3 N Ste 100
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 539-6278
What is Dr. Kocurek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kocurek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609953207.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kocurek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kocurek
What is Dr. Alberto Kocurek's specialty?
Dr. Kocurek is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Texas City, TX.
What does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist do?
Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability.
Is this Dr. Alberto Kocurek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kocurek is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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 Alberto Kocurek accepting new patients in Texas City, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alberto Kocurek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alberto Kocurek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kocurek's office at (409) 539-6278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alberto Kocurek?
Please contact Dr. Kocurek's office at (409) 539-6278 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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