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Dr. Edo Avochinou, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avochinou, Internist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Edo Avochinou, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Avochinou is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avochinou’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avochinou’s office at (206) 823-1004.

    What languages does Dr. Avochinou speak?

    Dr. Avochinou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Avochinou typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Avochinou 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. Avochinou. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Avochinou typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Avochinou performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Avochinou. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Avochinou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avochinou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 823-1004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avochinou accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Avochinou in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Avochinou's office located?

    Dr. Edo Avochinou's Primary Practice

    10101 Lagrima de Oro Rd NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87111

    (206) 823-1004

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    Dr. Edo Avochinou's Practice 2

    1524 Eubank Blvd NE Ste 6

    Albuquerque, NM 87112

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    Dr. Edo Avochinou's Practice 3

    1 University of New Mexico

    Albuquerque, NM 87131

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    What is Dr. Avochinou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Avochinou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295970101.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avochinou?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avochinou

    What is Dr. Edo Avochinou's specialty?

    Dr. Avochinou is a Internist near Albuquerque, NM.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Edo Avochinou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avochinou is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Espanola 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Edo Avochinou accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Edo Avochinou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edo Avochinou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avochinou's office at (206) 823-1004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edo Avochinou?

    Please contact Dr. Avochinou's office at (206) 823-1004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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