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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Romero, Infectious Disease Specialist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Maria Romero, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Romero graduated from University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine and completed her residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program. Dr. Romero is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romero’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romero’s office at (956) 631-5200.
Where did Dr. Romero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
Is Dr. Romero board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Romero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Romero speak?
Dr. Romero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Romero typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Romero 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. Romero. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Carbuncle
- Skin Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Cluster of Boils
- Deep Skin Infection
- Severe Boil
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0293: Carbuncle, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Romero typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Romero may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Romero's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Romero accept my insurance?
Dr. Romero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 631-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Romero accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Romero in Edinburg, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
National Heritage Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Romero's office located?
Dr. Maria Romero's Primary Practice
3108 Center Point Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 631-5200
What is Dr. Romero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396852745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Romero
What is Dr. Maria Romero's specialty?
Dr. Romero is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Edinburg, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Maria Romero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Romero is affiliated with Dhr Health, Mission Regional Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Romero accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Maria Romero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Romero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Romero's office at (956) 631-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Romero?
Please contact Dr. Romero's office at (956) 631-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Romero have?
Dr. Maria Romero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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