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Who is Dr. Contreras, Infectious Disease Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Alberto Contreras, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Contreras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Contreras’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Contreras’s office at (915) 521-7902.
What languages does Dr. Contreras speak?
Dr. Contreras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Contreras treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Contreras 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. Contreras. 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
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- MRSA Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Contreras perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alberto Contreras may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Contreras' office.
Does Dr. Contreras accept my insurance?
Dr. Contreras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 521-7902 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Contreras accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Contreras in El Paso, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Contreras' office located?
Dr. Alberto Contreras' Primary Practice
9839 Kenworthy St
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 521-7902
What is Dr. Contreras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376076893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Contreras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Contreras
What is Dr. Alberto Contreras's specialty?
Dr. Contreras is a Infectious Disease Specialist near El Paso, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Contreras to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alberto Contreras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Contreras is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center Of El Paso. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Alberto Contreras accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alberto Contreras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alberto Contreras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Contreras's office at (915) 521-7902 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alberto Contreras?
Please contact Dr. Contreras's office at (915) 521-7902 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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