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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Agusti, Internist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Jose Agusti, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Agusti graduated from Universidad Peruana Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Humana. Dr. Agusti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Agusti’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Agusti’s office at (219) 472-0309.
Where did Dr. Agusti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Peruana Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Humana
What languages does Dr. Agusti speak?
Dr. Agusti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Agusti treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Agusti 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. Agusti. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
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
Which procedures does Dr. Agusti perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jose Agusti 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. Agusti's office.
Does Dr. Agusti accept my insurance?
Dr. Agusti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 472-0309 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Agusti accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Agusti in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Indiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Agusti's office located?
What is Dr. Agusti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Agusti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033192604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Agusti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Agusti
What is Dr. Jose Agusti's specialty?
Dr. Agusti is a Internist near Merrillville, IN.
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. Agusti to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jose Agusti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Agusti is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Jose Agusti accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Jose Agusti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Agusti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Agusti's office at (219) 472-0309 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Agusti?
Please contact Dr. Agusti's office at (219) 472-0309 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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