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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mendez, Pediatrician in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Danielle Mendez is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Grand Junction, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Mendez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendez’s office at (970) 243-9000.
What languages does Dr. Mendez speak?
Dr. Mendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mendez treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. 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. 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Hernia with Obstruction
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
- Obstructed Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
- Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Incision Hernia
- Strangulated Incisional Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K440: Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Cholecystitis
- Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K811: Chronic cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Colostomy Care
- Ileostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Stoma Care
- Bowel Diversion Care
- Ostomy Bag Management
- Ileostomy Management
- Small Intestine Stoma Care
- Ileostomy Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy
- Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Care
- Dialysis
- PD catheter fitting
- Peritoneal dialysis access management
- Catheter adjustment for PD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4902: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of peritoneal dialysis catheter
What procedures does Dr. Mendez perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mendez 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. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Laparoscopic Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Hernia Fix
- Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Recurrent Groin Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 43282: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; with implantation of mesh
- 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
- 49591: 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); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49593: 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, reducible
- 49651: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair recurrent inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Bariatric surgery
- Minimally invasive gastric bypass
- Weight loss surgery
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Longitudinal Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
- 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Esophageal Lengthening Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Esophageal Lengthening
- Collis Gastroplasty
- Wedge Gastroplasty
- Laparoscopic Esophageal Repair
CPT Codes:
- 43283: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophageal lengthening procedure (eg, Collis gastroplasty or wedge gastroplasty) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Enterostomy Closure with Resection
- Minimally invasive enterostomy closure
- Keyhole bowel surgery
- Laparoscopic intestinal repair
CPT Codes:
- 44227: Laparoscopy, surgical, closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine, with resection and anastomosis
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
- Minimally invasive colectomy
- Laparoscopic bowel resection
- Keyhole colon surgery
CPT Codes:
- 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Simple Mastectomy
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Does Dr. Mendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Mendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 243-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mendez accept in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Mendez in Grand Junction, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gila River Health Care Corporation
Medicare
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mendez's office located?
Dr. Danielle Mendez's Primary Practice
2440 N 11th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 243-9000
What is Dr. Mendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912528746.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mendez
What is Dr. Danielle Mendez's specialty?
Dr. Mendez is a Pediatrician near Grand Junction, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Mendez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Danielle Mendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mendez is affiliated with Intermountain Health - St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Southwest Health System - Cortez 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 Danielle Mendez accepting new patients in Grand Junction, CO?
Yes, Dr. Danielle Mendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Danielle Mendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office at (970) 243-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Danielle Mendez?
Please contact Dr. Mendez's office at (970) 243-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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