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Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez, MD

McAllen, TX

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 1 additional practice location. 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 Medicare 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 a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Garcia-Mendez typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Hyperactive ADHD
    • Impulsive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type

    Does Dr. Garcia-Mendez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garcia-Mendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez's Practice 2

    320 Dallas Ave

    McAllen, TX 78501

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    What is Dr. Garcia-Mendez's NPI number?A 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?

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    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.

    Is 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

    When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. 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. 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 Dr. Leonardo Garcia-Mendez?

    Please contact Dr. Garcia-Mendez's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Garcia-Mendez's office located?

    Dr. Garcia-Mendez's office is located in McAllen, TX.