Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carames, Internist in St Augustine, FL?
Dr. Ernesto Carames, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in St Augustine, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Carames graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Hackensack Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Carames is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carames’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carames’s office at (904) 794-5411.
Where did Dr. Carames go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hackensack Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Carames board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Carames, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carames speak?
Dr. Carames and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carames treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Carames 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. Carames. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
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:
- 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:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Long-term Heart Disease
- Ongoing Heart Ischemia
- Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I259: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Carames perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ernesto Carames 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. Carames' office.
Does Dr. Carames accept my insurance?
Dr. Carames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 794-5411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carames accept in St Augustine, FL?
Dr. Carames in St Augustine, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Carames' office located?
Dr. Ernesto Carames' Primary Practice
16 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr
St Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 794-5411
What is Dr. Carames's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528099603.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carames?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carames
What is Dr. Ernesto Carames's specialty?
Dr. Carames is a Internist near St Augustine, FL.
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. Carames to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ernesto Carames affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carames is affiliated with UF Health Flagler 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 Ernesto Carames accepting new patients in St Augustine, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Carames is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ernesto Carames offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carames's office at (904) 794-5411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Carames?
Please contact Dr. Carames's office at (904) 794-5411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ernesto Carames have?
Dr. Ernesto Carames is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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