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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pickett, Interventional Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Christopher Pickett, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pickett is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pickett’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pickett’s office at (210) 281-1001.
What languages does Dr. Pickett speak?
Dr. Pickett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pickett treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Pickett 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. Pickett. 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 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
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:
- Other Rheumatic Multiple Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
- Multiple Rheumatic Valve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I088: Other rheumatic multiple valve diseases
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
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
Which procedures does Dr. Pickett perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Pickett may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pickett's office.
Does Dr. Pickett accept my insurance?
Dr. Pickett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 281-1001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pickett accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Pickett 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
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pickett's office located?
Dr. Christopher Pickett's Primary Practice
6800 W Ih 10 Ste 350
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 281-1001
Dr. Christopher Pickett's Practice 2
6800 W Interstate 10 Ste 350
Balcones Heights, TX 78201
What is Dr. Pickett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pickett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609072693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pickett
What is Dr. Christopher Pickett's specialty?
Dr. Pickett is a Interventional Cardiologist near San Antonio, TX. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Pickett to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Pickett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pickett is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 Interventional Cardiologist?
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Is Christopher Pickett accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Pickett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Pickett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pickett's office at (210) 281-1001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Pickett?
Please contact Dr. Pickett's office at (210) 281-1001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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