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Dr. Eduardo Fernandes, MD
McAllen, TX
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandes, Transplant Surgeon in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Eduardo Fernandes, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fernandes is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes’s office at (956) 362-8030.
What languages does Dr. Fernandes speak?
Dr. Fernandes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Fernandes typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Fernandes 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. Fernandes. 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:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Fernandes typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Eduardo Fernandes may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Fernandes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fernandes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Fernandes in McAllen, 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
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fernandes' office located?
Dr. Eduardo Fernandes' Primary Practice
1100 E Dove Ave Ste 201
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 362-8030
What is Dr. Fernandes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407619109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandes
What is Dr. Eduardo Fernandes's specialty?
Dr. Fernandes is a Transplant Surgeon near McAllen, TX.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Eduardo Fernandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandes 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 Eduardo Fernandes accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
No, Dr. Eduardo Fernandes is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eduardo Fernandes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (956) 362-8030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eduardo Fernandes?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (956) 362-8030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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