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Dr. Christopher Vera, DO

Waco, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vera, Family Medicine Specialist in Waco, TX?

    Dr. Christopher Vera, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Waco, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vera’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vera’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Vera speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vera typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vera 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. Vera. 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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vera typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Vera may include:

    Please contact Dr. Vera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Vera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vera accept in Waco, TX?

    Dr. Vera in Waco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vera's office located?

    Attn Traci Mitchell - Admn

    1600 Providence Dr

    Waco, TX 76707

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    Dr. Christopher Vera's Practice 2

    600 S 25th St Ste 115

    Temple, TX 76504

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    Dr. Christopher Vera's Practice 3

    500 Johnson Dr

    McGregor, TX 76657

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    What hospitals are Dr. Vera affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Vera has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Vera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760863153.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vera?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Vera's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Christopher Vera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vera is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Ascension Providence Hospital 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine 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 Dr. Christopher Vera accepting new patients in Waco, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Vera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Vera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vera's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Vera?

    Please contact Dr. Vera's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vera's office located?

    Dr. Vera's offices are located in Waco, TX, Temple, TX, and McGregor, TX.