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Dr. Ricardo Aguilar, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aguilar, Family Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Ricardo Aguilar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Aguilar graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Santa Rosa Hlth Care Corp, Family Practice. Dr. Aguilar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aguilar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aguilar’s office at (210) 290-8350.

    Where did Dr. Aguilar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Santa Rosa Hlth Care Corp, Family Practice

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Aguilar board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Aguilar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Aguilar speak?

    Dr. Aguilar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Aguilar treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aguilar 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. Aguilar. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    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:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter

    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:

    • Open Abdominal Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stomach Wound
    • Abdominal Skin Tear
    • Trunk Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S31109A: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Aguilar perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aguilar 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. Aguilar. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Aguilar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aguilar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 290-8350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aguilar accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Aguilar in San Antonio, 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

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • SGS North America Inc

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    Where is Dr. Aguilar's office located?

    Dr. Ricardo Aguilar's Primary Practice

    2515 Castroville Rd Ste 1

    San Antonio, TX 78237

    (210) 290-8350

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    Dr. Ricardo Aguilar's Practice 2

    2833 Babcock Rd Ste 105

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 705-5030

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    Dr. Ricardo Aguilar's Practice 3

    6202 West Ave

    San Antonio, TX 78213

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

    Dr. Aguilar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467439265.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aguilar?

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

    What is Dr. Ricardo Aguilar's specialty?

    Dr. Aguilar is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, 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. Aguilar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ricardo Aguilar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aguilar is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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

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    Is Ricardo Aguilar accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ricardo Aguilar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ricardo Aguilar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aguilar's office at (210) 290-8350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Aguilar?

    Please contact Dr. Aguilar's office at (210) 290-8350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ricardo Aguilar have?

    Dr. Ricardo Aguilar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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