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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. 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 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Covarrubias typically 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. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
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 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Covarrubias typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Covarrubias 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. 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. 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. 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
Christus Health
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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