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Dr. Carlos Rios-Sierra, MD

El Paso, TX

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rios-Sierra, Anesthesiologist in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Carlos Rios-Sierra, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Rios-Sierra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rios-Sierra’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rios-Sierra’s office at (914) 637-2075.

    Where did Dr. Rios-Sierra go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Universidad De San Carlos

    What languages does Dr. Rios-Sierra speak?

    Dr. Rios-Sierra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Rios-Sierra typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rios-Sierra 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. Rios-Sierra. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Does Dr. Rios-Sierra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rios-Sierra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (914) 637-2075 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rios-Sierra accept in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Rios-Sierra in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Care Network

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Rios-Sierra's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Rios-Sierra's Primary Practice

    4815 Alameda Ave

    El Paso, TX 79905

    (914) 637-2075

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    Dr. Carlos Rios-Sierra's Practice 2

    2450 S Telshor Blvd

    Las Cruces, NM 88011

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

    Dr. Rios-Sierra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568457570.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rios-Sierra?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Rios-Sierra's specialty?

    Dr. Rios-Sierra is a Anesthesiologist near El Paso, TX.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Rios-Sierra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rios-Sierra is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso, Christus Health, Mountainview Regional Medical Center, Three Crosses Regional Hospital, Lincoln County Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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 Carlos Rios-Sierra accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Rios-Sierra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Rios-Sierra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rios-Sierra's office at (914) 637-2075 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Rios-Sierra?

    Please contact Dr. Rios-Sierra's office at (914) 637-2075 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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