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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Becker, Endocrinologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Joseph Becker, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Becker is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Becker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Becker’s office at (210) 223-5483.
Is Dr. Becker board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Becker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Becker speak?
Dr. Becker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Becker typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Becker 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. Becker. 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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Becker typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Becker may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Becker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Becker accept my insurance?
Dr. Becker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 223-5483 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Becker accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Becker 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Becker's office located?
Dr. Joseph Becker's Primary Practice
8435 Wurzbach Rd Ste 305
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 223-5483
What is Dr. Becker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Becker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235313321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Becker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Becker
What is Dr. Joseph Becker's specialty?
Dr. Becker is a Endocrinologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Joseph Becker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Becker is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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
When to see an Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Becker accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Becker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Becker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Becker's office at (210) 223-5483 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Becker?
Please contact Dr. Becker's office at (210) 223-5483 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Becker have?
Dr. Joseph Becker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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