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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zara, Gastroenterologist in Rio Rancho, NM?
Dr. Joshua Zara, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Rio Rancho, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zara is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zara’s office at (229) 276-2185.
Where did Dr. Zara go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Zara speak?
Dr. Zara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Zara treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Zara 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. Zara. 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:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Vomiting Blood
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- Hematemesis
- Bloody Vomit
- Upper GI Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K920: Hematemesis
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
- Ulcer in Esophagus
- Sore in Esophagus
- Esophageal Sore
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
- K2210: Ulcer of esophagus without bleeding
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Stomach Ulcer
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Peptic Ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer with bleeding
- Hemorrhaging duodenal ulcer
- Small intestine ulcer bleeding
- Hemorrhaging Gastric Ulcer
- Stomach Ulcer with Bleeding
- Chronic Bleeding Ulcer
- Gastric ulcer
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach
- Stomach sore
ICD-10 Codes:
- K264: Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage
- K254: Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with hemorrhage
- K259: Gastric ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Also known as:
- Bleeding Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagus Disorder
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Esophageal ulcer with bleeding
- Hemorrhaging esophageal ulcer
- Bleeding ulcer in the food pipe
- Swollen Esophageal Veins
- Varices of the Esophagus
- Dilated Esophageal Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2211: Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding
- I8510: Secondary esophageal varices without bleeding
Also known as:
- Duodenum Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Duodenitis
- Inflamed Duodenum
- Small Intestine Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Zara perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joshua Zara may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zara's office.
Does Dr. Zara accept my insurance?
Dr. Zara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 276-2185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zara accept in Rio Rancho, NM?
Dr. Zara in Rio Rancho, NM 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)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zara's office located?
Dr. Joshua Zara's Primary Practice
2400 Unser Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(229) 276-2185
What is Dr. Zara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295767077.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zara
What is Dr. Joshua Zara's specialty?
Dr. Zara is a Gastroenterologist near Rio Rancho, NM. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Zara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Zara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zara is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm 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 Joshua Zara accepting new patients in Rio Rancho, NM?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Zara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Zara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zara's office at (229) 276-2185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Zara?
Please contact Dr. Zara's office at (229) 276-2185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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