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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Capella, Anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Jose Capella, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Capella completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Capella is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Capella’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Capella’s office at (972) 715-5000.
Where did Dr. Capella go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maimonides Mc
Medical School: Ponce Sch of Med, Ponce Pr | Ponce Med School
Is Dr. Capella board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Capella, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Capella speak?
Dr. Capella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Capella typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Capella 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. Capella. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Capella typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Capella 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. Capella. 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:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Capella accept my insurance?
Dr. Capella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 715-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Capella accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Capella in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Regency ISNP Holdings
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Capella's office located?
Dr. Jose Capella's Primary Practice
1139 E Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
(972) 715-5000
What is Dr. Capella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Capella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437177508.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Capella
What is Dr. Jose Capella's specialty?
Dr. Capella is a Anesthesiologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Jose Capella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Capella is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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 Jose Capella accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jose Capella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Capella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Capella's office at (972) 715-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Capella?
Please contact Dr. Capella's office at (972) 715-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Capella have?
Dr. Jose Capella is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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