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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vanfrank, Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Timothy Vanfrank, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vanfrank graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Gastroenterology; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vanfrank is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanfrank’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanfrank’s office at (361) 991-7109.
Where did Dr. Vanfrank go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alton Ochsner Med Fndn, Gastroenterology; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Vanfrank board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Vanfrank, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vanfrank speak?
Dr. Vanfrank and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vanfrank treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Vanfrank 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. Vanfrank. 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:
- 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:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
- Complicated Crohn's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
- Regional Enteritis with Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
- K50919: Crohn's disease, unspecified, with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagus Disorder
- Varices of the Esophagus
- Enlarged Esophageal Veins
- Dilated Esophageal Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8500: Esophageal varices without bleeding
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Functional Diarrhea
- Diarrhea
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Persistent Diarrhea
- Diarrhea without clear cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- K591: Functional diarrhea
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- First Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids
- Grade 1 hemorrhoids
- Mild hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K640: First degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
Does Dr. Vanfrank accept my insurance?
Dr. Vanfrank accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 991-7109 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vanfrank accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Vanfrank 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vanfrank's office located?
Dr. Timothy Vanfrank's Primary Practice
7121 Spid Dr Ste 205B
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 991-7109
What is Dr. Vanfrank's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vanfrank's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992775407.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanfrank?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vanfrank
What is Dr. Timothy Vanfrank's specialty?
Dr. Vanfrank is a Specialist near Corpus Christi, TX. Contact Dr. Vanfrank to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Timothy Vanfrank affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vanfrank 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 Specialist?
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Is Timothy Vanfrank accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Vanfrank is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Timothy Vanfrank offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vanfrank's office at (361) 991-7109 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy Vanfrank?
Please contact Dr. Vanfrank's office at (361) 991-7109 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Timothy Vanfrank have?
Dr. Timothy Vanfrank is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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