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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanchez, Hospitalist in New Braunfels, TX?
Dr. Alvaro Sanchez, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New Braunfels, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sanchez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez’s office at (936) 539-4004.
What languages does Dr. Sanchez speak?
Dr. Sanchez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sanchez treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Sanchez perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alvaro Sanchez may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sanchez's office.
Does Dr. Sanchez accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanchez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (936) 539-4004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez accept in New Braunfels, TX?
Dr. Sanchez in New Braunfels, 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
Community First Health Plans
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Sanchez's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Sanchez's Primary Practice
555 Creekside Xing
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(936) 539-4004
What is Dr. Sanchez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588127989.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez
What is Dr. Alvaro Sanchez's specialty?
Dr. Sanchez is a Hospitalist near New Braunfels, TX. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Sanchez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Sanchez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanchez is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Alvaro Sanchez accepting new patients in New Braunfels, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Sanchez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (936) 539-4004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Sanchez?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (936) 539-4004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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