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Dr. Dominique Vande Maele, MD

Brownsville, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vande Maele, Surgeon in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Dominique Vande Maele, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Vande Maele completed his residency at St Vincent Hlth Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Vande Maele is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vande Maele’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vande Maele’s office at (956) 350-3901.

    Where did Dr. Vande Maele go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Vincent Hlth Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery | Beth Israel Medical Center

    • Medical School: University Cath De Louvain- Bruxelles- Belgium | Universite Catholique De Louvain, Faculte De Medecine

    Is Dr. Vande Maele board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Dominique Vande Maele, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Vande Maele speak?

    Dr. Vande Maele and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Vande Maele treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Vande Maele 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. Vande Maele. 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:

    • 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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Bowel Movements
    • Bowel Movement
    • Unusual stool
    • Changes in poop
    • Fecal changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R195: Other fecal abnormalities

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    What procedures does Dr. Vande Maele perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Vande Maele 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. Vande Maele. 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 Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Polyp Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Vande Maele accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vande Maele accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 350-3901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vande Maele accept in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Vande Maele in Brownsville, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dignity Health / Catholic Health West

    • Driscoll Health Plan

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Vande Maele's office located?

    Dr. Dominique Vande Maele's Primary Practice

    100 E Alton Gloor Blvd Ste 260B

    Brownsville, TX 78526

    (956) 350-3901

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    What is Dr. Vande Maele's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vande Maele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437256815.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vande Maele?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vande Maele

    What is Dr. Dominique Vande Maele's specialty?

    Dr. Vande Maele is a Surgeon near Brownsville, TX. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Vande Maele to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dominique Vande Maele affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vande Maele is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, DHR Health 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 Dominique Vande Maele accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Dominique Vande Maele is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dominique Vande Maele offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vande Maele's office at (956) 350-3901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dominique Vande Maele?

    Please contact Dr. Vande Maele's office at (956) 350-3901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dominique Vande Maele have?

    Dr. Dominique Vande Maele is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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