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Dr. Rafael Mimbela, MD
Brownsville, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mimbela, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Rafael Mimbela, MD is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mimbela is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mimbela’s office.
What languages does Dr. Mimbela speak?
Dr. Mimbela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mimbela treat?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, Dr. Mimbela 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. Mimbela. 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:
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Conduct Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- ODD
- Defiant Behavior Disorder
- Childhood Oppositionality
- Childhood behavioral problems
- Disruptive behavior disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F913: Oppositional defiant disorder
- F919: Conduct disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Not Following Medical Treatment (Unspecified Reason)
- Treatment non-adherence
- Medical regimen noncompliance
- Failure to follow medical advice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z91199: Patient's noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen due to unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
Which procedures does Dr. Mimbela perform as a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rafael Mimbela may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mimbela's office.
Does Dr. Mimbela accept my insurance?
Dr. Mimbela 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. Mimbela accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Mimbela in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Health Plan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthSmart
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Point32Health
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Mimbela's office located?
What is Dr. Mimbela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mimbela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730296047.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mimbela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mimbela
What is Dr. Rafael Mimbela's specialty?
Dr. Mimbela is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist near Brownsville, TX. A pediatrician specializing in the care of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurological conditions. Contact Dr. Mimbela to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Mimbela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mimbela is affiliated with Dhr Health, Valley 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
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Is Rafael Mimbela accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Mimbela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Mimbela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mimbela's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Mimbela?
Please contact Dr. Mimbela's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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