31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nunez Muniz, Pediatrician in Mesquite, TX?
Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Mesquite, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Nunez Muniz graduated from Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Nunez Muniz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nunez Muniz’s office at (972) 682-1791.
Where did Dr. Nunez Muniz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | Mt Sinai School Of Med | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: Inst Tech De Santo Dom (Intec)- Esc De Med- Fac De Med- Santo Domingo | Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Is Dr. Nunez Muniz board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Nunez Muniz speak?
Dr. Nunez Muniz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nunez Muniz typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nunez Muniz 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. Nunez Muniz. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nunez Muniz typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nunez Muniz 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. Nunez Muniz. 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:
- 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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Nunez Muniz accept my insurance?
Dr. Nunez Muniz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 682-1791 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nunez Muniz accept in Mesquite, TX?
Dr. Nunez Muniz in Mesquite, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Healthfirst New York
Molina Healthcare
Parkland Health & Hospital System
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Nunez Muniz's office located?
Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz's Primary Practice
3230 Interstate 30 Ste 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 682-1791
What is Dr. Nunez Muniz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nunez Muniz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356375562.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunez Muniz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nunez Muniz
What is Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz's specialty?
Dr. Nunez Muniz is a Pediatrician near Mesquite, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nunez Muniz is affiliated with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, Medical City Dallas Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Hunt Regional Medical Center At Greenville 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 Ernesto Nunez Muniz accepting new patients in Mesquite, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nunez Muniz's office at (972) 682-1791 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Nunez Muniz?
Please contact Dr. Nunez Muniz's office at (972) 682-1791 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz have?
Dr. Ernesto Nunez Muniz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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