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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garza, Internist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Joel Garza, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Garza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garza’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garza’s office at (800) 475-6255.
What languages does Dr. Garza speak?
Dr. Garza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Garza treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Garza 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. Garza. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Dehydration
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E860: Dehydration
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Which procedures does Dr. Garza perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Garza 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. Garza's office.
Does Dr. Garza accept my insurance?
Dr. Garza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 475-6255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garza accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Garza in Edinburg, 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
Community Health Improvement Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garza's office located?
What is Dr. Garza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780146787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garza
What is Dr. Joel Garza's specialty?
Dr. Garza is a Internist near Edinburg, TX.
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. Garza to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joel Garza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garza is affiliated with DHR Health, Starr County Memorial Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Joel Garza accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joel Garza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Garza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garza's office at (800) 475-6255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Garza?
Please contact Dr. Garza's office at (800) 475-6255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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