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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hernandez Tellez, Internist in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Lorena Hernandez Tellez, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC. Dr. Hernandez Tellez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez Tellez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez Tellez’s office at (336) 716-2255.
What languages does Dr. Hernandez Tellez speak?
Dr. Hernandez Tellez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hernandez Tellez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hernandez Tellez 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. Hernandez Tellez. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hernandez Tellez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lorena Hernandez Tellez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Hernandez Tellez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hernandez Tellez accept my insurance?
Dr. Hernandez Tellez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 716-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez Tellez accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Hernandez Tellez in Hickory, NC 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 North Carolina
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hernandez Tellez's office located?
Dr. Lorena Hernandez Tellez's Primary Practice
1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103
Hickory, NC 28602
(336) 716-2255
What is Dr. Hernandez Tellez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hernandez Tellez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396010658.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez Tellez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hernandez Tellez
What is Dr. Lorena Hernandez Tellez's specialty?
Dr. Hernandez Tellez is a Internist near Hickory, NC.
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. Lorena Hernandez Tellez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hernandez Tellez is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, Unc Health Blue Ridge 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 Lorena Hernandez Tellez accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?
Yes, Dr. Lorena Hernandez Tellez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lorena Hernandez Tellez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez Tellez's office at (336) 716-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lorena Hernandez Tellez?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez Tellez's office at (336) 716-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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