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Dr. Glen Medellin, MD
San Antonio, TX
36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Medellin, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Glen Medellin, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Medellin completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Medellin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Medellin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Medellin’s office at (210) 358-4000.
Where did Dr. Medellin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | U Colo Hsc
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
Is Dr. Medellin board certified in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Glen Medellin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Medellin speak?
Dr. Medellin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Medellin treat?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Medellin 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. Medellin. 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy Care
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach Care
- Trachea Tube Management
- Breathing Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z430: Encounter for attention to tracheostomy
Also known as:
- Leigh Syndrome
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Genetic Brain Disorder
- Leigh syndrome
- Leigh's Disease
- Subacute Necrotizing Encephalomyelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3182: Leigh's disease
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Which procedures does Dr. Medellin perform as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Glen Medellin may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Medellin's office.
Does Dr. Medellin accept my insurance?
Dr. Medellin 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. Medellin accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Medellin 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Medellin's office located?
Dr. Glen Medellin's Primary Practice
903 W Martin St # 49
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 358-4000
What is Dr. Medellin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Medellin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689686610.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Medellin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Medellin
What is Dr. Glen Medellin's specialty?
Dr. Medellin is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX. A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Medellin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Glen Medellin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Medellin 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 Glen Medellin accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Glen Medellin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Glen Medellin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Medellin's office at (210) 358-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Glen Medellin?
Please contact Dr. Medellin's office at (210) 358-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Glen Medellin have?
Dr. Glen Medellin is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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