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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sierra-Hoffman, Infectious Disease Specialist in Victoria, TX?
Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Victoria, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Sierra-Hoffman graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at MERCY FITZGERALD HOSPITAL. Dr. Sierra-Hoffman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sierra-Hoffman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sierra-Hoffman’s office at (361) 582-7925.
Where did Dr. Sierra-Hoffman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: MERCY FITZGERALD HOSPITAL
Medical School: Fac Med Sci Natl Autonomous Univ of Honduras | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Sierra-Hoffman board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sierra-Hoffman speak?
Dr. Sierra-Hoffman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sierra-Hoffman typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sierra-Hoffman 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. Sierra-Hoffman. 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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Localized Skin Infection
- Specific Skin Infection
- Uncommon Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0889: Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sierra-Hoffman typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman 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
Please contact Dr. Sierra-Hoffman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sierra-Hoffman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sierra-Hoffman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 582-7925 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sierra-Hoffman accept in Victoria, TX?
Dr. Sierra-Hoffman in Victoria, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sierra-Hoffman's office located?
Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman's Primary Practice
2710 Hospital Dr Ste 310
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 582-7925
What is Dr. Sierra-Hoffman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sierra-Hoffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265472906.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sierra-Hoffman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sierra-Hoffman
What is Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman's specialty?
Dr. Sierra-Hoffman is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Victoria, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sierra-Hoffman is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Miguel Sierra-Hoffman accepting new patients in Victoria, TX?
Yes, Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sierra-Hoffman's office at (361) 582-7925 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Miguel Sierra-Hoffman?
Please contact Dr. Sierra-Hoffman's office at (361) 582-7925 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman have?
Dr. Miguel Sierra-Hoffman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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