DB
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benitez Sanchez, Infectious Disease Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Diana Benitez Sanchez, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Benitez Sanchez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benitez Sanchez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benitez Sanchez’s office at (321) 017-9263.
What languages does Dr. Benitez Sanchez speak?
Dr. Benitez Sanchez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Benitez Sanchez typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Benitez Sanchez 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. Benitez Sanchez. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Benitez Sanchez typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Diana Benitez Sanchez may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Benitez Sanchez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benitez Sanchez accept my insurance?
Dr. Benitez Sanchez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 017-9263 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benitez Sanchez accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Benitez Sanchez 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Benitez Sanchez's office located?
Dr. Diana Benitez Sanchez's Primary Practice
5950 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(321) 017-9263
What is Dr. Benitez Sanchez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benitez Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760731293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benitez Sanchez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benitez Sanchez
What is Dr. Diana Benitez Sanchez's specialty?
Dr. Benitez Sanchez is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Corpus Christi, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Diana Benitez Sanchez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benitez Sanchez 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 Diana Benitez Sanchez accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Diana Benitez Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Diana Benitez Sanchez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benitez Sanchez's office at (321) 017-9263 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Diana Benitez Sanchez?
Please contact Dr. Benitez Sanchez's office at (321) 017-9263 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Infectious Disease Specialist Near Corpus Christi, TX
SR
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Srikanth Ramachandruni, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified.
Corpus Christi, TX
JF
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Jaime Fergie, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He is board certified.
Corpus Christi, TX
SC
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Stanley Cal, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He has been practicing for over 33 years.
Corpus Christi, TX