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Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos, MD

Decatur, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sosa Chirinos, Internist in Decatur, AL?

    Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Decatur, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sosa Chirinos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sosa Chirinos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sosa Chirinos’s office at (256) 314-2909.

    What languages does Dr. Sosa Chirinos speak?

    Dr. Sosa Chirinos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sosa Chirinos treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Sosa Chirinos 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. Sosa Chirinos. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89513: Pressure ulcer of right ankle, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Which procedures does Dr. Sosa Chirinos perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sosa Chirinos' office.

    Does Dr. Sosa Chirinos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sosa Chirinos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 314-2909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sosa Chirinos accept in Decatur, AL?

    Dr. Sosa Chirinos in Decatur, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sosa Chirinos' office located?

    Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos' Primary Practice

    1201 7th St SE

    Decatur, AL 35601

    (256) 314-2909

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    Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos' Practice 2

    1874 Beltline Rd SW

    Decatur, AL 35601

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    Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos' Practice 3

    2828 Highway 31 S Ste 104

    Decatur, AL 35603

    (915) 227-1977

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

    Dr. Sosa Chirinos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528490513.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sosa Chirinos?

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

    What is Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos's specialty?

    Dr. Sosa Chirinos is a Internist near Decatur, AL.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Sosa Chirinos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sosa Chirinos is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Omar Sosa Chirinos accepting new patients in Decatur, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Omar Sosa Chirinos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sosa Chirinos's office at (256) 314-2909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Omar Sosa Chirinos?

    Please contact Dr. Sosa Chirinos's office at (256) 314-2909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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