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Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez, MD

Laredo, TX

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez, Cardiologist in Laredo, TX?

    Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Laredo, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez’s office at (956) 717-1775.

    Where did Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez speak?

    Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez 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. Guzman-Gonzalez. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez's office.

    Does Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 717-1775 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez accept in Laredo, TX?

    Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez in Laredo, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Prominence Health Plan

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez's office located?

    Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez's Primary Practice

    6826 Springfield Ave Ste 101

    Laredo, TX 78041

    (956) 717-1775

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    Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez's Practice 2

    1515 Pappas St

    Laredo, TX 78041

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

    Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134298219.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez?

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

    What is Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez's specialty?

    Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez is a Cardiologist near Laredo, 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. Guzman-Gonzalez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Guzman-Gonzalez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez accepting new patients in Laredo, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez's office at (956) 717-1775 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Octavio Guzman-Gonzalez?

    Please contact Dr. Guzman-Gonzalez's office at (956) 717-1775 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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