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Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres, MD

Brownsville, TX

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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. Dr. Pacheco Torres is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pacheco Torres’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Pacheco Torres typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pacheco Torres typically perform?

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

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

    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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Universal Health Services

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    Where is Dr. Pacheco Torres' office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres' Primary Practice

    191 E Price Rd

    Brownsville, TX 78521

    (956) 548-7400

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    Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres' Practice 2

    2137 E 22nd St

    Brownsville, TX 78521

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Alberto Pacheco Torres?

    Dr. Pacheco Torres has appointments available at his Brownsville, TX office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    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.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Pacheco Torres is affiliated with Dhr Health, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Valley Regional Medical Center, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    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?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pacheco Torres, or call (956) 548-7400 for more information.

    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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