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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metzinger, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Emily Metzinger, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Metzinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metzinger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metzinger’s office at (214) 456-2735.
What languages does Dr. Metzinger speak?
Dr. Metzinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Metzinger typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Metzinger 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. Metzinger. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Metzinger typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Emily Metzinger may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Metzinger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Metzinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Metzinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 456-2735 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metzinger accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Metzinger in Dallas, 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
Parkland Health & Hospital System
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Metzinger's office located?
Dr. Emily Metzinger's Primary Practice
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 456-2735
What is Dr. Metzinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metzinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346747326.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metzinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metzinger
What is Dr. Emily Metzinger's specialty?
Dr. Metzinger is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Dallas, TX.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Emily Metzinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metzinger is affiliated with Christus St. Michael Health System, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Emily Metzinger accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Emily Metzinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Metzinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metzinger's office at (214) 456-2735 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Metzinger?
Please contact Dr. Metzinger's office at (214) 456-2735 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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