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Dr. German Candanedo, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Brownsville, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Candanedo, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. German Candanedo, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Candanedo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Candanedo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Candanedo’s office at (956) 632-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Candanedo speak?

    Dr. Candanedo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Candanedo typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Candanedo 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. Candanedo. 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:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Candanedo typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. German Candanedo may include:

    Please contact Dr. Candanedo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Candanedo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Candanedo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 632-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Candanedo accept in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Candanedo in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Commercial

    • Cigna Group

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Candanedo's office located?

    Dr. German Candanedo's Primary Practice

    100 E Alton Gloor Blvd

    Brownsville, TX 78526

    (956) 632-6000

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    Dr. German Candanedo's Practice 2

    101 E Ridge Rd

    McAllen, TX 78503

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    What is Dr. Candanedo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Candanedo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114450392.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Candanedo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Candanedo

    What is Dr. German Candanedo's specialty?

    Dr. Candanedo is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Brownsville, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. German Candanedo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Candanedo is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Valley Regional Medical Center, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. German Candanedo accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. German Candanedo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. German Candanedo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Candanedo's office at (956) 632-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. German Candanedo?

    Please contact Dr. Candanedo's office at (956) 632-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Candanedo's office located?

    Dr. Candanedo's offices are located in Brownsville, TX and McAllen, TX.