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Who is Dr. Amador, Internist in Mission, TX?
Dr. Alcides Amador, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mission, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Amador completed his residency at St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Amador is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amador’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amador’s office at (956) 583-2211.
Where did Dr. Amador go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Amador speak?
Dr. Amador and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Amador treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Amador 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. Amador. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R319: Hematuria, 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:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acquired Kidney Cyst
- Kidney Cysts
- Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
- Renal Cyst
- Simple Kidney Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Amador perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alcides Amador 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. Amador's office.
Does Dr. Amador accept my insurance?
Dr. Amador accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 583-2211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amador accept in Mission, TX?
Dr. Amador in Mission, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Amador's office located?
Dr. Alcides Amador's Primary Practice
1512 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 2
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 583-2211
What is Dr. Amador's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amador's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871513143.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amador?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amador
What is Dr. Alcides Amador's specialty?
Dr. Amador is a Internist near Mission, 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. Amador to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alcides Amador affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amador is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, Dhr Health 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
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Is Alcides Amador accepting new patients in Mission, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alcides Amador is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alcides Amador offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amador's office at (956) 583-2211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alcides Amador?
Please contact Dr. Amador's office at (956) 583-2211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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