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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Colato, Internist in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Luis Colato, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Colato graduated from Universidad de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina. Dr. Colato is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colato’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colato’s office at (915) 454-6626.
Where did Dr. Colato go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Colato board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Luis Colato, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Colato speak?
Dr. Colato and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Colato treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Colato 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. Colato. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Second-Degree AV Block
- Arrhythmia
- Second-degree heart block
- Partial heart block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree
Also known as:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Which procedures does Dr. Colato perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Luis Colato 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. Colato's office.
Does Dr. Colato accept my insurance?
Dr. Colato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 454-6626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Colato accept in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Colato in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fidelity Insurance Group
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Colato's office located?
What is Dr. Colato's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Colato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972713832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colato?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Colato
What is Dr. Luis Colato's specialty?
Dr. Colato is a Internist near Las Cruces, NM.
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. Colato to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Luis Colato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Colato is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm 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 Internist?
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Is Luis Colato accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes, Dr. Luis Colato is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Colato offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Colato's office at (915) 454-6626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Colato?
Please contact Dr. Colato's office at (915) 454-6626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Colato have?
Dr. Luis Colato is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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