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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valdez, Family Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Fernando Valdez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Valdez graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at Christus Spohn Mem Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Valdez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valdez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valdez’s office at (210) 434-1400.
Where did Dr. Valdez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Christus Spohn Mem Hosp, Family Medicine | Christus Santa Rosa Health Care Program
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Valdez board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Valdez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Valdez speak?
Dr. Valdez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Valdez typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Valdez 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. Valdez. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
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
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Valdez typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Valdez may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Valdez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Valdez accept my insurance?
Dr. Valdez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 434-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valdez accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Valdez 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
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Valdez's office located?
Dr. Fernando Valdez's Primary Practice
448 Castroville Rd
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 434-1400
What is Dr. Valdez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588608558.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valdez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valdez
What is Dr. Fernando Valdez's specialty?
Dr. Valdez 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. Fernando Valdez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valdez is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - 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 Fernando Valdez accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Valdez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Valdez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valdez's office at (210) 434-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Valdez?
Please contact Dr. Valdez's office at (210) 434-1400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fernando Valdez have?
Dr. Fernando Valdez is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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