37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buencamino, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Lucy Buencamino, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Buencamino graduated from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Buencamino is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buencamino’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buencamino’s office at (713) 442-1700.
Where did Dr. Buencamino go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals | University Of Texas At Houston
Medical School: Med Coll of Ohio At Toledo | The University of Toledo College of Medicine
Is Dr. Buencamino board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lucy Buencamino, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buencamino speak?
Dr. Buencamino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Buencamino treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Buencamino 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. Buencamino. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Which procedures does Dr. Buencamino perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lucy Buencamino may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buencamino's office.
Does Dr. Buencamino accept my insurance?
Dr. Buencamino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 442-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buencamino accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Buencamino in Houston, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buencamino's office located?
Dr. Lucy Buencamino's Primary Practice
15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100
Houston, TX 77014
(713) 442-1700
What is Dr. Buencamino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buencamino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467482166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buencamino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buencamino
What is Dr. Lucy Buencamino's specialty?
Dr. Buencamino is a Internist near Houston, TX.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Buencamino to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lucy Buencamino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buencamino is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital 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
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Is Lucy Buencamino accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Lucy Buencamino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucy Buencamino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buencamino's office at (713) 442-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucy Buencamino?
Please contact Dr. Buencamino's office at (713) 442-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lucy Buencamino have?
Dr. Lucy Buencamino is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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