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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saca, Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. James Saca, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Saca is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saca’s office at (210) 358-4000.
What languages does Dr. Saca speak?
Dr. Saca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Saca typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Saca 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. Saca. 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:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Saca typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. James Saca may include:
Please contact Dr. Saca's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saca accept my insurance?
Dr. Saca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saca accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Saca 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Saca's office located?
What is Dr. Saca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265829147.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saca
What is Dr. James Saca's specialty?
Dr. Saca is a Hospitalist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. James Saca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saca is affiliated with University Hospital-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
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Is James Saca accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. James Saca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Saca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saca's office at (210) 358-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Saca?
Please contact Dr. Saca's office at (210) 358-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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