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51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garcia-Mendez, Pediatric Neurologist in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 51 years. Dr. Garcia-Mendez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia-Mendez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia-Mendez’s office.
Where did Dr. Garcia-Mendez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Del Zulia
What languages does Dr. Garcia-Mendez speak?
Dr. Garcia-Mendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Garcia-Mendez treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Garcia-Mendez 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. Garcia-Mendez. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Hyperactive ADHD
- Impulsive ADHD
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Vascular Headache
- Headache
- Blood Vessel Headache
- Pulsating Headache
- Throbbing Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G441: Vascular headache, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sleep Disorder
- Sleep Problem
- Sleep Disturbance
- Trouble Sleeping
ICD-10 Codes:
- G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Conduct Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- Atypical conduct disorder
- Unspecified disruptive behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- F918: Other conduct disorders
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Which procedures does Dr. Garcia-Mendez perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garcia-Mendez's office.
Does Dr. Garcia-Mendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia-Mendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia-Mendez accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Garcia-Mendez in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garcia-Mendez's office located?
Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez's Primary Practice
2010 S Cynthia St Ste 106
McAllen, TX 78503
What is Dr. Garcia-Mendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia-Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083799001.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia-Mendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia-Mendez
What is Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez's specialty?
Dr. Garcia-Mendez is a Pediatric Neurologist near McAllen, TX. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Garcia-Mendez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garcia-Mendez is affiliated with DHR Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Valley 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 Leonardo Garcia-Mendez accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Mendez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leonardo Garcia-Mendez?
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