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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Covarrubias, Family Medicine Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Baldemar Covarrubias, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Covarrubias completed his residency at Austin Med Educ Program Seton Hlt. Dr. Covarrubias is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Covarrubias’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Covarrubias’s office at (361) 980-0808.
Where did Dr. Covarrubias go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Austin Med Educ Program Seton Hlt
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston
What languages does Dr. Covarrubias speak?
Dr. Covarrubias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Covarrubias treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Covarrubias 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. Covarrubias. 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- High BMI
- Overweight Condition
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6838: Body mass index [BMI] 38.0-38.9, adult
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Covarrubias perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Baldemar Covarrubias may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Covarrubias' office.
Does Dr. Covarrubias accept my insurance?
Dr. Covarrubias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 980-0808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Covarrubias accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Covarrubias in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christus Health Plan
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Covarrubias' office located?
Dr. Baldemar Covarrubias' Primary Practice
5718 Spohn Dr Ste 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 980-0808
What is Dr. Covarrubias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Covarrubias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033191135.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Covarrubias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Covarrubias
What is Dr. Baldemar Covarrubias's specialty?
Dr. Covarrubias is a Family Medicine Specialist near Corpus Christi, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Covarrubias to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Baldemar Covarrubias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Covarrubias is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Baldemar Covarrubias accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Baldemar Covarrubias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Baldemar Covarrubias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Covarrubias's office at (361) 980-0808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Baldemar Covarrubias?
Please contact Dr. Covarrubias's office at (361) 980-0808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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