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Dr. Frances Chavez, MD

Santa Fe, NM

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chavez, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Fe, NM?

    Dr. Frances Chavez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Fe, NM with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Chavez completed her residency at Contra Costra Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Chavez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chavez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chavez’s office at (505) 466-5885.

    Where did Dr. Chavez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Contra Costra Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Contra Costra Reg Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Chavez board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Frances Chavez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chavez speak?

    Dr. Chavez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chavez typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chavez 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. Chavez. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chavez typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chavez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chavez. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Chavez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chavez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 466-5885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chavez accept in Santa Fe, NM?

    Dr. Chavez in Santa Fe, 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chavez's office located?

    Dr. Frances Chavez's Primary Practice

    3450 Zafarano Dr Unit C

    Santa Fe, NM 87507

    (505) 466-5885

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    Dr. Frances Chavez's Practice 2

    411 W Santa Clara Bridge Rd

    Espanola, NM 87532

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    Dr. Frances Chavez's Practice 3

    708 La Joya St

    Espanola, NM 87532

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    What is Dr. Chavez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821080862.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chavez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chavez

    What is Dr. Frances Chavez's specialty?

    Dr. Chavez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Fe, NM.

    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. Frances Chavez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chavez is affiliated with Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Frances Chavez accepting new patients in Santa Fe, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Frances Chavez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frances Chavez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chavez's office at (505) 466-5885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frances Chavez?

    Please contact Dr. Chavez's office at (505) 466-5885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Frances Chavez have?

    Dr. Frances Chavez is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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