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Dr. Glen Medellin, MD

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Pediatrician

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. 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 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 as a 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 a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Medellin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy 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:

    • Dependence on Ventilator
    • Respirator Dependence
    • Breathing Machine Reliance
    • Long-term Ventilation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status

    What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Medellin typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Medellin 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Bexar County Hospital District

    • Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Medellin's office located?

    Dr. Glen Medellin's Primary Practice

    903 W Martin St

    San Antonio, TX 78207

    (210) 358-4000

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    Dr. Glen Medellin's Practice 2

    4502 Medical Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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    What hospitals are Dr. Medellin affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Medellin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Medellin's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is 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

    When to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Glen Medellin?

    Please contact Dr. Medellin's office at (210) 358-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Medellin's office located?

    Dr. Medellin's office is located in San Antonio, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Glen Medellin have?

    Dr. Glen Medellin is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.