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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peguero, Medical Oncologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Julio Peguero, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Peguero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peguero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peguero’s office at (713) 827-9525.
Is Dr. Peguero board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Julio Peguero, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Peguero speak?
Dr. Peguero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Peguero typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Peguero 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. Peguero. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Peguero typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Julio Peguero may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Peguero's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Peguero accept my insurance?
Dr. Peguero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 827-9525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peguero accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Peguero in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Unknown
Verda Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Peguero's office located?
Dr. Julio Peguero's Primary Practice
925 Gessner Rd Ste 600
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 827-9525
What is Dr. Peguero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peguero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659569507.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peguero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peguero
What is Dr. Julio Peguero's specialty?
Dr. Peguero is a Medical Oncologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Julio Peguero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peguero is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare 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 a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Julio Peguero accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Julio Peguero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julio Peguero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peguero's office at (713) 827-9525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julio Peguero?
Please contact Dr. Peguero's office at (713) 827-9525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Julio Peguero have?
Dr. Julio Peguero is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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