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Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres, MD

Brownsville, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pacheco Torres, Internist in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pacheco Torres is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pacheco Torres’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pacheco Torres’s office at (956) 548-7400.

    What languages does Dr. Pacheco Torres speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pacheco Torres treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Pacheco Torres 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. Pacheco Torres. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung infection
    • Chest infection
    • Acute respiratory infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J22: Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Pacheco Torres perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pacheco Torres' office.

    Does Dr. Pacheco Torres accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pacheco Torres accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 548-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pacheco Torres accept in Brownsville, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Prominence Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pacheco Torres' office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres' Primary Practice

    2137 E 22nd St

    Brownsville, TX 78521

    (956) 548-7400

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    Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres' Practice 2

    191 E Price Rd

    Brownsville, TX 78521

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

    Dr. Pacheco Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265814776.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pacheco Torres?

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

    What is Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres's specialty?

    Dr. Pacheco Torres is a Internist near Brownsville, TX.

    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. Pacheco Torres to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pacheco Torres is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Valley Regional Medical Center, DHR Health 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

    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 Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pacheco Torres's office at (956) 548-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres?

    Please contact Dr. Pacheco Torres's office at (956) 548-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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