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Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras, MD

Donna, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salcedo Porras, Family Medicine Specialist in Donna, TX?

    Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Donna, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Salcedo Porras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salcedo Porras’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salcedo Porras’s office at (956) 464-2402.

    What languages does Dr. Salcedo Porras speak?

    Dr. Salcedo Porras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Salcedo Porras treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salcedo Porras 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. Salcedo Porras. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Which procedures does Dr. Salcedo Porras perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salcedo Porras' office.

    Does Dr. Salcedo Porras accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salcedo Porras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 464-2402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salcedo Porras accept in Donna, TX?

    Dr. Salcedo Porras in Donna, 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

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Prominence Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Salcedo Porras' office located?

    Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras' Primary Practice

    307 N D Salinas Ave Ste D

    Donna, TX 78537

    (956) 464-2402

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    Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras' Practice 2

    2810 W Expressway 83

    Mercedes, TX 78570

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

    Dr. Salcedo Porras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972120616.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salcedo Porras?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras's specialty?

    Dr. Salcedo Porras is a Family Medicine Specialist near Donna, TX. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Salcedo Porras to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salcedo Porras is affiliated with DHR Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Melissa Salcedo Porras accepting new patients in Donna, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Salcedo Porras offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salcedo Porras's office at (956) 464-2402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Salcedo Porras?

    Please contact Dr. Salcedo Porras's office at (956) 464-2402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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