Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopera, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Jorge Lopera, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lopera completed his residency at U Antioguia. Dr. Lopera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopera’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopera’s office at (210) 358-4000.
Where did Dr. Lopera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Louisiana State University (Lsu)- New Orleans
Residency: U Antioguia | Hospital San Rafael | Universidad De Antioquia
Medical School: University of Cartagena / Division of Health Science
Is Dr. Lopera board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Lopera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology , American Board of Radiology since 2004, American Board of Radiology since 2006
What languages does Dr. Lopera speak?
Dr. Lopera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Lopera typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Lopera 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. Lopera. 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:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Portal hypertension
- Liver Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- High blood pressure in the portal vein
- Liver portal pressure
- Elevated portal venous pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
- K766: Portal hypertension
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Lopera typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Lopera 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. Lopera. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Kidney Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
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. Lopera accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopera accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Lopera in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lopera's office located?
What is Dr. Lopera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225091952.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopera
What is Dr. Jorge Lopera's specialty?
Dr. Lopera is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jorge Lopera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopera is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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
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Is Jorge Lopera accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Lopera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Lopera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopera's office at (210) 358-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Lopera?
Please contact Dr. Lopera's office at (210) 358-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Lopera have?
Dr. Jorge Lopera is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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