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Who is Dr. Sanchez Mejia, Pediatric Cardiologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Sanchez Mejia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez Mejia’s office.
Is Dr. Sanchez Mejia board certified in Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sanchez Mejia speak?
Dr. Sanchez Mejia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sanchez Mejia treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Sanchez Mejia 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. Sanchez Mejia. 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:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- DORV
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart Birth Defect
- Heart Malformation at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Leaky pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I371: Nonrheumatic pulmonary valve insufficiency
Also known as:
- Kawasaki disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
- Kawasaki syndrome
- Infantile polyarteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M303: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome [Kawasaki]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Corrected Heart and Circulatory System Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Heart Disease
- Past heart malformations
- Previous corrected congenital heart problems
- History of circulatory system birth anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8774: Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of heart and circulatory system
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Sanchez Mejia perform as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sanchez Mejia's office.
Does Dr. Sanchez Mejia accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanchez Mejia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez Mejia accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sanchez Mejia in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Parkland Community Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Sanchez Mejia's office located?
What is Dr. Sanchez Mejia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanchez Mejia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912168881.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez Mejia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez Mejia
What is Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia's specialty?
Dr. Sanchez Mejia is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Houston, TX. A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients. Contact Dr. Sanchez Mejia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sanchez Mejia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Cardiologist?
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Is Aura Sanchez Mejia accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez Mejia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aura Sanchez Mejia?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez Mejia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia have?
Dr. Aura Sanchez Mejia is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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