15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benavides, Family Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Edgardo Benavides, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Benavides graduated from DES MOINES UNIV COLL OF OSTEO MED SURG. Dr. Benavides is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benavides’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benavides’s office at (210) 656-4363.
Where did Dr. Benavides go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | DES MOINES UNIV COLL OF OSTEO MED SURG
What languages does Dr. Benavides speak?
Dr. Benavides and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Benavides typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Benavides 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. Benavides. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
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:
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5084: End stage heart failure
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Benavides typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edgardo Benavides may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Benavides' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benavides accept my insurance?
Dr. Benavides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 656-4363 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benavides accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Benavides 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
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Benavides' office located?
Dr. Edgardo Benavides' Primary Practice
7719 S Ih 35 Ste 212
San Antonio, TX 78224
(210) 656-4363
What is Dr. Benavides's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194919639.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benavides?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benavides
What is Dr. Edgardo Benavides's specialty?
Dr. Benavides is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Edgardo Benavides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benavides is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edgardo Benavides accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Edgardo Benavides is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edgardo Benavides offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benavides's office at (210) 656-4363 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edgardo Benavides?
Please contact Dr. Benavides's office at (210) 656-4363 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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