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Who is Dr. Coba, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Jose Coba, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Coba is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coba’s office at (210) 614-8100.
What languages does Dr. Coba speak?
Dr. Coba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Coba typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Coba 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. Coba. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Coba typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Coba may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Coba's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Coba accept my insurance?
Dr. Coba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 614-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Coba accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Coba in San Antonio, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Coba's office located?
Dr. Jose Coba's Primary Practice
8042 Wurzbach Rd Ste 280
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-8100
What is Dr. Coba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Coba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861847485.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Coba
What is Dr. Jose Coba's specialty?
Dr. Coba is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Jose Coba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Coba is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jose Coba accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jose Coba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Coba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Coba's office at (210) 614-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Coba?
Please contact Dr. Coba's office at (210) 614-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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