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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Al-Afghani, Hospitalist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Al-Hasan Al-Afghani is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Al-Afghani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Afghani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Afghani’s office at (361) 881-3000.
What languages does Dr. Al-Afghani speak?
Dr. Al-Afghani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Al-Afghani treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Al-Afghani 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. Al-Afghani. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
- SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
- Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
- Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Al-Afghani perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Al-Hasan Al-Afghani may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Al-Afghani's office.
Does Dr. Al-Afghani accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Afghani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 881-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Afghani accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Al-Afghani in Corpus Christi, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Al-Afghani's office located?
Dr. Al-Hasan Al-Afghani's Primary Practice
600 Elizabeth St Bldg B Fl 4
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 881-3000
Dr. Al-Hasan Al-Afghani's Practice 3
1139 E Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 575-4000
What is Dr. Al-Afghani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Afghani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558618900.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Afghani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Afghani
What is Dr. Al-Hasan Al-Afghani's specialty?
Dr. Al-Afghani is a Hospitalist near Corpus Christi, TX. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Al-Afghani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Al-Hasan Al-Afghani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Al-Afghani is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Al-Hasan Al-Afghani accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Al-Hasan Al-Afghani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Al-Hasan Al-Afghani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Al-Afghani's office at (361) 881-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Al-Hasan Al-Afghani?
Please contact Dr. Al-Afghani's office at (361) 881-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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