Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carretero, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Carlos Carretero, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Carretero is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carretero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carretero’s office.
Is Dr. Carretero board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Carretero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carretero speak?
Dr. Carretero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Carretero typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Carretero 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. Carretero. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Carretero typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Carretero 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. Carretero. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Carretero accept my insurance?
Dr. Carretero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carretero accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Carretero in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Carretero's office located?
What is Dr. Carretero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carretero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851434435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carretero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carretero
What is Dr. Carlos Carretero's specialty?
Dr. Carretero is a Internist near San Antonio, 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. Carlos Carretero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carretero is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Carlos Carretero accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Carretero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Carretero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carretero's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Carretero?
Please contact Dr. Carretero's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Carretero have?
Dr. Carlos Carretero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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