34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adames, Internist in Brownsville, TX?
Where did Dr. Adames go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Infectious Diseases
Medical School: University Catol Madre Y Maestra (Ucmm)- Fac De Cien Med- Santiago | Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Is Dr. Adames board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Adames, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Adames speak?
Dr. Adames and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Adames typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Adames 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. Adames. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Adames typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Adames 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
Please contact Dr. Adames' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Adames accept my insurance?
Dr. Adames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 350-2050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adames accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Adames in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Adames' office located?
Dr. Ricardo Adames' Primary Practice
4970 N Expressway Ste D
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 350-2050
What hospitals are Dr. Adames affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Adames has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Adames's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Adames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306806468.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adames?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adames
What is Dr. Ricardo Adames's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.