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Dr. Alberto Aguayo Rico, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aguayo Rico, Internist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Alberto Aguayo Rico, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Aguayo Rico graduated from Escuela Colombrana de Medica and completed his residency at University of New Mexico Program. Dr. Aguayo Rico is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aguayo Rico’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aguayo Rico’s office at (505) 462-7333.

    Where did Dr. Aguayo Rico go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of New Mexico Program

    • Medical School: Escuela Colombrana de Medica | Universidad de Monterrey Facultad de Medicina

    What languages does Dr. Aguayo Rico speak?

    Dr. Aguayo Rico and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Aguayo Rico treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Aguayo Rico 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. Aguayo Rico. 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:

    • 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg
    • Pulmonary Embolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Antiphospholipid Syndrome
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Antiphospholipid syndrome
    • APS
    • Hughes syndrome
    • Sticky blood syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6861: Antiphospholipid syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Aguayo Rico perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Aguayo Rico 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. Aguayo Rico. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Aguayo Rico accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aguayo Rico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 462-7333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aguayo Rico accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Aguayo Rico in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of New Mexico

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Aguayo Rico's office located?

    Dr. Alberto Aguayo Rico's Primary Practice

    401 San Mateo Blvd SE

    Albuquerque, NM 87108

    (505) 462-7333

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    Dr. Alberto Aguayo Rico's Practice 2

    2400 Unser Blvd SE Ste 18200

    Rio Rancho, NM 87124

    (505) 462-7333

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

    Dr. Aguayo Rico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003181470.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aguayo Rico?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aguayo Rico

    What is Dr. Alberto Aguayo Rico's specialty?

    Dr. Aguayo Rico is a Internist near Albuquerque, NM.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Alberto Aguayo Rico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aguayo Rico is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 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 Alberto Aguayo Rico accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Alberto Aguayo Rico is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alberto Aguayo Rico offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aguayo Rico's office at (505) 462-7333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alberto Aguayo Rico?

    Please contact Dr. Aguayo Rico's office at (505) 462-7333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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