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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Purpura, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Andrea Purpura, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Purpura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Purpura’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Purpura’s office at (317) 962-3886.
What languages does Dr. Purpura speak?
Dr. Purpura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Purpura typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Purpura 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. Purpura. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Purpura typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrea Purpura may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Purpura's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Purpura accept my insurance?
Dr. Purpura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 962-3886 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Purpura accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Purpura in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
FMH Benefit Services
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
Regency ISNP Holdings
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Purpura's office located?
Dr. Andrea Purpura's Primary Practice
7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(317) 962-3886
What is Dr. Purpura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Purpura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740710227.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purpura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purpura
What is Dr. Andrea Purpura's specialty?
Dr. Purpura is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Andrea Purpura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Purpura is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrea Purpura accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Purpura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea Purpura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Purpura's office at (317) 962-3886 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrea Purpura?
Please contact Dr. Purpura's office at (317) 962-3886 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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