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Dr. Christopher Muniz, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Muniz, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Christopher Muniz, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Muniz graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Muniz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Muniz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Muniz’s office at (210) 222-8431.

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

    • Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology

    • Medical School: Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Muniz board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Muniz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Muniz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Muniz treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Muniz 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. Muniz. 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:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Catheter Management
    • Dialysis
    • Dialysis catheter adjustment
    • Extracorporeal catheter care
    • Dialysis access maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Management
    • Catheter adjustment
    • Catheter care
    • Non-vascular catheter maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • GI Appliance Fitting
    • Digestive Device Adjustment
    • Enteral Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    What procedures does Dr. Muniz perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Muniz 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. Muniz. 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:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Muniz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Muniz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 222-8431 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Muniz 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Muniz's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Muniz's Primary Practice

    3011 W Loop 1604 N

    San Antonio, TX 78251

    (210) 222-8431

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    Dr. Christopher Muniz's Practice 2

    520 Madison Oak Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78258

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    Dr. Christopher Muniz's Practice 3

    3903 Wiseman Blvd Ste 101

    San Antonio, TX 78251

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

    Dr. Muniz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295700466.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muniz?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Muniz's specialty?

    Dr. Muniz is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near San Antonio, TX. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Muniz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Muniz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Muniz is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Resolute Baptist Hospital, The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

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    Is Christopher Muniz accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Muniz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Muniz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Muniz's office at (210) 222-8431 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Muniz?

    Please contact Dr. Muniz's office at (210) 222-8431 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Muniz have?

    Dr. Christopher Muniz is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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