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Dr. Dante Pepito, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Corpus Christi, TX
41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Pepito, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Dante Pepito, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Pepito is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pepito’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pepito’s office at (361) 906-0323.
Where did Dr. Pepito go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Pepito board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dante Pepito, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pepito speak?
Dr. Pepito and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pepito treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pepito 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. Pepito. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Which procedures does Dr. Pepito perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dante Pepito may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pepito's office.
Does Dr. Pepito accept my insurance?
Dr. Pepito accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 906-0323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pepito accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Pepito 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
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
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Where is Dr. Pepito's office located?
Dr. Dante Pepito's Primary Practice
1290 FM 43 Ste J
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 906-0323
What is Dr. Pepito's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pepito's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972560019.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pepito?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pepito
What is Dr. Dante Pepito's specialty?
Dr. Pepito is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Corpus Christi, TX. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Pepito to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dante Pepito affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pepito is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dante Pepito accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dante Pepito is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dante Pepito offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pepito's office at (361) 906-0323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dante Pepito?
Please contact Dr. Pepito's office at (361) 906-0323 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dante Pepito have?
Dr. Dante Pepito is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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