40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kutugata, Pediatrician in Weslaco, TX?
Dr. Jorge Kutugata, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Weslaco, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Kutugata graduated from Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey and completed his residency at Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Kutugata is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kutugata’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kutugata’s office at (956) 969-2904.
Where did Dr. Kutugata go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics | Tx Tech University Health Science Center | Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Health Sciences Center Program
Medical School: University Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico | Fifth Pathway / A Foreign Medical School | Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Kutugata board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Kutugata, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kutugata speak?
Dr. Kutugata and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kutugata typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kutugata 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. Kutugata. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kutugata typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kutugata 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. Kutugata. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Kutugata accept my insurance?
Dr. Kutugata accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 969-2904 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kutugata accept in Weslaco, TX?
Dr. Kutugata in Weslaco, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kutugata's office located?
Dr. Jorge Kutugata's Primary Practice
902 S Airport Dr Ste 1
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-2904
What is Dr. Kutugata's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kutugata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285748996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kutugata?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kutugata
What is Dr. Jorge Kutugata's specialty?
Dr. Kutugata is a Pediatrician near Weslaco, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Jorge Kutugata affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kutugata is affiliated with Dhr Health 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 Jorge Kutugata accepting new patients in Weslaco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Kutugata is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Kutugata offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kutugata's office at (956) 969-2904 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Kutugata?
Please contact Dr. Kutugata's office at (956) 969-2904 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Kutugata have?
Dr. Jorge Kutugata is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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