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Dr. Erasto Canales, MD

McAllen, TX

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Canales, Family Medicine Specialist in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Erasto Canales, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX. He has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Canales is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Canales’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Canales’s office at (956) 686-2020.

    What languages does Dr. Canales speak?

    Dr. Canales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Canales typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Canales 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. Canales. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Canales typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Canales performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Canales. 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:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
    • Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
    • Penile Adhesiolysis
    • Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Circumcision (Surgical)
    • Neonatal Circumcision
    • Surgical Infant Circumcision
    • Baby Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54160: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; neonate (28 days of age or less)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Does Dr. Canales accept my insurance?

    Dr. Canales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 686-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Canales accept in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Canales in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Texas

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Canales' office located?

    Dr. Erasto Canales' Primary Practice

    334 Lindberg Ave

    McAllen, TX 78501

    (956) 686-2020

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    What is Dr. Canales's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Canales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396713616.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Canales?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Canales

    What is Dr. Erasto Canales's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Erasto Canales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Canales is affiliated with Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, University Hospital-San Antonio, 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Erasto Canales accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Erasto Canales is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erasto Canales offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Canales' office at (956) 686-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Erasto Canales?

    Please contact Dr. Canales' office at (956) 686-2020 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Canales' office located?

    Dr. Canales' office is located in McAllen, TX.