DS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Senior, Internist in Carlsbad, NM?
Dr. Derek Senior, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Senior is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Senior’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Senior’s office at (575) 887-4100.
What languages does Dr. Senior speak?
Dr. Senior and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Senior treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Senior 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. Senior. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Senior perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Senior 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Senior's office.
Does Dr. Senior accept my insurance?
Dr. Senior accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (575) 887-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Senior accept in Carlsbad, NM?
Dr. Senior in Carlsbad, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Senior's office located?
What is Dr. Senior's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Senior's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447632088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Senior?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Senior
What is Dr. Derek Senior's specialty?
Dr. Senior is a Internist near Carlsbad, NM.
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. Senior to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Derek Senior affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Senior is affiliated with MountainView Regional Medical Center 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
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 Derek Senior accepting new patients in Carlsbad, NM?
Yes, Dr. Derek Senior is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Senior offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Senior's office at (575) 887-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Senior?
Please contact Dr. Senior's office at (575) 887-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Internist Near Carlsbad, NM
KM
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Khadija Mamsa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, NM with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Carlsbad, NM
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Talha Awwal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Carlsbad, NM
YO
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Yordan Orive Gomez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Artesia, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Artesia, NM