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17 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pena, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Alberto Pena, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Pena graduated from Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey and completed his residency at Children',s Hospital. Dr. Pena is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pena’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pena’s office at (956) 362-8170.
Where did Dr. Pena go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children',s Hospital
Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Pena board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Alberto Pena, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Pena speak?
Dr. Pena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pena treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Pena 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. Pena. 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:
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- First Degree Hemorrhoids
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids
- Grade 1 hemorrhoids
- Mild hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K640: First degree hemorrhoids
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
- K600: Acute anal fissure
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Anal Itching
- Anal Disorder
- Itching
- Pruritus Ani
- Itchy Anus
- Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L290: Pruritus ani
Also known as:
- Having an Ileostomy
- Ostomy
- Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
- Ileal stoma
- Bowel diversion surgery
- Small intestine ostomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z932: Ileostomy status
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
What procedures does Dr. Pena perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Pena 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. Pena. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Injection
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Sigmoidoscopy with Submucosal Injection
- Lower Colon Scope with Injection
- Flexible Sigmoid Scope
- Rectal and Lower Colon Exam
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45335: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Balloon Dilation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Sigmoidoscopy with EUS
- Lower Endoscopy with Ultrasound
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam with Ultrasound
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid colon scope with dilation
- Balloon dilation of colon
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Lower endoscopy with balloon
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45341: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic ultrasound examination
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45340: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Sphincterotomy
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
- Anal Papilla Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Anal Sphincter Division
- Internal Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Surgery
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Perianal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
- 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus
- 46080: Sphincterotomy, anal, division of sphincter (separate procedure)
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
- Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
- Partial Colon Removal with Colostomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
- Minimally invasive colectomy
- Laparoscopic bowel resection
- Keyhole colon surgery
- Minimally Invasive Colon Resection
- Keyhole Colectomy
- Ileocolostomy Surgery
- Partial Colectomy with Colostomy
- Bowel Resection with Colostomy
- Colon Removal Surgery
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
- Colon Take-down Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Bowel Resection
- Keyhole Colon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
- 44205: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with removal of terminal ileum with ileocolostomy
- 44146: Colectomy, partial; with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis), with colostomy
- 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 44204: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Omental Flap Surgery
- Intra-abdominal Omental Transfer
- Omentum Flap
- Abdominal Tissue Flap
CPT Codes:
- 49905: Omental flap, intra-abdominal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Rectal Prolapse Repair
- Rectal Tumor Removal Through Anus
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Proctoplasty
- Mucosal Prolapse Repair
- Rectal Wall Repair
- Transanal tumor excision
- Full thickness rectal resection
- Rectal cancer surgery via anus
- Laparoscopic Proctopexy
- Rectopexy
- Minimally Invasive Rectal Surgery
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45505: Proctoplasty; for prolapse of mucous membrane
- 45172: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; including muscularis propria (ie, full thickness)
- 45400: Laparoscopy, surgical; proctopexy (for prolapse)
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal (Ligation)
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Removal
- Non-Rubber Band Ligation
CPT Codes:
- 46946: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by ligation other than rubber band; 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Release
- Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
- Abdominal Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Papillae Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
- Intestine Ostomy Closure
- Intestine Stoma Closure
- Stoma Reversal Surgery
- Enterostomy Take-Down
- Bowel Ostomy Closure
- Enterostomy closure
- Bowel stoma closure
- Ileostomy or colostomy closure
CPT Codes:
- 44625: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal
- 44620: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine;
Also known as:
- Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
- Rectal exam with general anesthesia
- Anorectal surgery for diagnosis
CPT Codes:
- 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ileostomy or Jejunostomy
- Minimally Invasive Ileostomy
- Keyhole Bowel Diversion
- Laparoscopic Jejunostomy
CPT Codes:
- 44187: Laparoscopy, surgical; ileostomy or jejunostomy, non-tube
Also known as:
- Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
- Kock pouch endoscopy
- Ileal reservoir evaluation
- Small bowel pouch biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
- Drainage of Rectal Abscess
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Perirectal Abscess Incision
- Rectal Abscess Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Perforation Repair
- Enterorrhaphy
- Small Bowel Suture
- Intestinal Ulcer Repair
- Diverticulum Repair
CPT Codes:
- 44602: Suture of small intestine (enterorrhaphy) for perforated ulcer, diverticulum, wound, injury or rupture; single perforation
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma with Biopsy
- Stoma Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Ostomy Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colostomy Colonoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 44389: Colonoscopy through stoma; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
- Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
- Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
CPT Codes:
- 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Sacral Neuromodulation
- Bladder Stimulator Implant
- Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain
- Bladder Pacemaker Surgery
- Sacral Nerve Electrode Placement
CPT Codes:
- 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed
- 64581: Open implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
- Nerve Stimulator Implant
- Sacral Neuromodulation Device
- Gastric Stimulator Placement
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Revision or Removal
- Nerve Stimulator Electrode Array Removal
- Peripheral Neurostimulator Repair
- Pain Stimulator Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 64585: Revision or removal of peripheral neurostimulator electrode array
Also known as:
- Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
- Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
- Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
- Vascular Flow Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
- Laparoscopic Colpopexy
- Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
- Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Does Dr. Pena accept my insurance?
Dr. Pena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pena accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Pena in Harlingen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Pena's office located?
Dr. Alberto Pena's Primary Practice
512 Victoria Ln Ste 2
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 362-8170
What is Dr. Pena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467407601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pena
What is Dr. Alberto Pena's specialty?
Dr. Pena is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Harlingen, TX. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Pena to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alberto Pena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pena is affiliated with DHR Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Valley Regional Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, 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
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Is Alberto Pena accepting new patients in Harlingen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alberto Pena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alberto Pena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pena's office at (956) 362-8170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alberto Pena?
Please contact Dr. Pena's office at (956) 362-8170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alberto Pena have?
Dr. Alberto Pena is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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