Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valbuena Plaza, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
What languages does Dr. Valbuena Plaza speak?
Dr. Valbuena Plaza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Valbuena Plaza typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Valbuena Plaza 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. Valbuena Plaza. 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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Valbuena Plaza typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Valbuena Plaza performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Valbuena Plaza. 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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Valbuena Plaza accept my insurance?
Dr. Valbuena Plaza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 921-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valbuena Plaza accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Valbuena Plaza in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Boon Administrative Services
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Gonzaba Medical Group
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Valbuena Plaza's office located?
Dr. Douglas Valbuena Plaza's Primary Practice
6487 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 921-3800
What hospitals are Dr. Valbuena Plaza affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Valbuena Plaza has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Valbuena Plaza's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valbuena Plaza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447670898.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valbuena Plaza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valbuena Plaza
What is Dr. Douglas Valbuena Plaza's specialty?
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.