Who is Dr. Fernandez-Lopez, Internist in San Benito, TX?
What languages does Dr. Fernandez-Lopez speak?
Dr. Fernandez-Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fernandez-Lopez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fernandez-Lopez 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. Fernandez-Lopez. 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Psychological Assessment
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fernandez-Lopez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristel Fernandez-Lopez 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
Please contact Dr. Fernandez-Lopez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fernandez-Lopez accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandez-Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 361-4558 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez-Lopez accept in San Benito, TX?
Dr. Fernandez-Lopez in San Benito, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fernandez-Lopez's office located?
Dr. Kristel Fernandez-Lopez's Primary Practice
850 W US Highway 77 Ste C
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4558
What hospitals are Dr. Fernandez-Lopez affiliated with?
Dr. Fernandez-Lopez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fernandez-Lopez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandez-Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982272589.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandez-Lopez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandez-Lopez
What is Dr. Kristel Fernandez-Lopez's specialty?
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.