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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vaz Guimaraes, Family Medicine Specialist in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Wagner Vaz Guimaraes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vaz Guimaraes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaz Guimaraes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaz Guimaraes’s office at (956) 440-6300.
What languages does Dr. Vaz Guimaraes speak?
Dr. Vaz Guimaraes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vaz Guimaraes treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vaz Guimaraes 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. Vaz Guimaraes. 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:
- Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vaz Guimaraes perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Wagner Vaz Guimaraes 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. Vaz Guimaraes' office.
Does Dr. Vaz Guimaraes accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaz Guimaraes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 440-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vaz Guimaraes accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Vaz Guimaraes in Harlingen, 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
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vaz Guimaraes' office located?
Dr. Wagner Vaz Guimaraes' Primary Practice
512 Victoria Ln Ste 12
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 440-6300
Dr. Wagner Vaz Guimaraes' Practice 3
100 E Alton Gloor Blvd Ste A
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 350-7000
What is Dr. Vaz Guimaraes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vaz Guimaraes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659786044.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaz Guimaraes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaz Guimaraes
What is Dr. Wagner Vaz Guimaraes's specialty?
Dr. Vaz Guimaraes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Harlingen, 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. Vaz Guimaraes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wagner Vaz Guimaraes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vaz Guimaraes is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Wagner Vaz Guimaraes accepting new patients in Harlingen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Wagner Vaz Guimaraes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wagner Vaz Guimaraes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vaz Guimaraes's office at (956) 440-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wagner Vaz Guimaraes?
Please contact Dr. Vaz Guimaraes's office at (956) 440-6300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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