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. 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 and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carames’s office.
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Carames typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
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:
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Long-term Heart Disease
- Ongoing Heart Ischemia
- Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I259: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Carames typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Carames' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carames accept my insurance?
Dr. Carames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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 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 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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