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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Montes, Internist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Jorge Montes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Montes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Montes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Montes’s office at (956) 365-1000.
What languages does Dr. Montes speak?
Dr. Montes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Montes typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Montes 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. Montes. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Montes typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Montes 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. Montes. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Montes accept my insurance?
Dr. Montes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 365-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Montes accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Montes in Edinburg, 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
Cigna Group
Keenan & Associates
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Montes' office located?
What is Dr. Montes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Montes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528540242.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Montes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Montes
What is Dr. Jorge Montes's specialty?
Dr. Montes is a Internist near Edinburg, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Jorge Montes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Montes is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, Dhr Health, 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 Jorge Montes accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Montes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Montes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Montes's office at (956) 365-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Montes?
Please contact Dr. Montes's office at (956) 365-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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