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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Risquez Cordovez, Critical Care Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Risquez Cordovez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Risquez Cordovez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Risquez Cordovez’s office at (786) 299-5419.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Risquez Cordovez?
Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Risquez Cordovez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Sleep Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chattanooga/TN community, Dr. Risquez Cordovez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Risquez Cordovez speak?
Dr. Risquez Cordovez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Risquez Cordovez treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Risquez Cordovez 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. Risquez Cordovez. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Risquez Cordovez perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Risquez Cordovez's office.
Does Dr. Risquez Cordovez accept my insurance?
Dr. Risquez Cordovez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (786) 299-5419 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Risquez Cordovez accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Risquez Cordovez in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Risquez Cordovez's office located?
Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez's Primary Practice
979 E 3rd St Ste C735
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(786) 299-5419
Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez's Practice 2
1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 370
Memphis, TN 38104
Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez's Practice 3
848 Adams Ave Fl 1
Memphis, TN 38103
What is Dr. Risquez Cordovez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Risquez Cordovez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083980031.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Risquez Cordovez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Risquez Cordovez
What is Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez's specialty?
Dr. Risquez Cordovez is a Critical Care Internist near Chattanooga, TN. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Risquez Cordovez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Risquez Cordovez is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital 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 Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Risquez Cordovez's office at (786) 299-5419 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristobal Fernando Risquez Cordovez?
Please contact Dr. Risquez Cordovez's office at (786) 299-5419 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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