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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pinkston, Family Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sheila Pinkston, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pinkston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pinkston’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pinkston’s office at (210) 680-8081.
What languages does Dr. Pinkston speak?
Dr. Pinkston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pinkston treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pinkston 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. Pinkston. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
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:
- 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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Which procedures does Dr. Pinkston perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheila Pinkston may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pinkston's office.
Does Dr. Pinkston accept my insurance?
Dr. Pinkston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 680-8081 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pinkston accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Pinkston 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
AmeriBen
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
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Where is Dr. Pinkston's office located?
Dr. Sheila Pinkston's Primary Practice
9410 Dugas Dr Ste 104
San Antonio, TX 78245
(210) 680-8081
Dr. Sheila Pinkston's Practice 3
4421 State Highway 6 S Ste 100
College Station, TX 77845
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sheila Pinkston?
Dr. Pinkston has appointments available at her San Antonio, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Pinkston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pinkston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386057883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pinkston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pinkston
What is Dr. Sheila Pinkston's specialty?
Dr. Pinkston is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Pinkston to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheila Pinkston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pinkston is affiliated with St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital - Bryan, TX, The Physicians Centre 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Sheila Pinkston accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sheila Pinkston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheila Pinkston offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pinkston, or call (210) 680-8081 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Sheila Pinkston?
Please contact Dr. Pinkston's office at (210) 680-8081 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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