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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cavero, Internist in Sparta, MO?
Dr. Fernando Cavero, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sparta, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cavero graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cavero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cavero’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cavero’s office at (417) 634-4203.
Where did Dr. Cavero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cavero speak?
Dr. Cavero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cavero typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cavero 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. Cavero. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cavero typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Cavero 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. Cavero. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Cavero accept my insurance?
Dr. Cavero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 634-4203 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cavero accept in Sparta, MO?
Dr. Cavero in Sparta, MO 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cavero's office located?
What is Dr. Cavero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cavero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669545711.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cavero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cavero
What is Dr. Fernando Cavero's specialty?
Dr. Cavero is a Internist near Sparta, MO.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Fernando Cavero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cavero is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield, Cox Medical Center South, Freeman Health System 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
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Is Fernando Cavero accepting new patients in Sparta, MO?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Cavero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Cavero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cavero's office at (417) 634-4203 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Cavero?
Please contact Dr. Cavero's office at (417) 634-4203 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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