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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heredia, Internist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. David Heredia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Heredia graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at U Va/Roanoke Meml Hosp/Va Med Ctr. Dr. Heredia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heredia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heredia’s office at (361) 777-3330.
Where did Dr. Heredia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Va/Roanoke Meml Hosp/Va Med Ctr | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) | University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Heredia speak?
Dr. Heredia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Heredia typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Heredia 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. Heredia. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Heredia typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Heredia may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Heredia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Heredia accept my insurance?
Dr. Heredia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 777-3330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heredia accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Heredia in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heredia's office located?
Dr. David Heredia's Primary Practice
601 Texan Trl Ste 200
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 777-3330
What is Dr. Heredia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heredia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104980408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heredia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heredia
What is Dr. David Heredia's specialty?
Dr. Heredia is a Internist near Corpus Christi, TX.
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. David Heredia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heredia is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Heredia accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. David Heredia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Heredia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heredia's office at (361) 777-3330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Heredia?
Please contact Dr. Heredia's office at (361) 777-3330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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