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Dr. Bruce Eckel, MD

Dr. Bruce Eckel, MD

Denton, TX

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Eckel, Pediatrician in Denton, TX?

    Dr. Bruce Eckel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Denton, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Eckel graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics. He is a member of the Cook Children's Physician Network. Dr. Eckel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eckel’s office at (940) 898-1477.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ok Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics | Oklahoma City Memorial Hospital | Oklahoma Children's Memorial | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

    Is Dr. Eckel board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Eckel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Eckel speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Eckel treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Eckel 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. Eckel. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Left Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Eckel perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Eckel 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. Eckel. 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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Eckel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Eckel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (940) 898-1477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Eckel accept in Denton, TX?

    Dr. Eckel in Denton, 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene

    • Cook Children's

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthSmart

    • State of Texas

    • Steward Health Choice

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    Where is Dr. Eckel's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Eckel's Primary Practice

    2530 Scripture St

    Denton, TX 76201

    (940) 898-1477

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    Dr. Bruce Eckel's Practice 2

    306 Highway 377 N

    Argyle, TX 76226

    (940) 898-1477

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Cook Children's Physician Network

    Member

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

    Dr. Eckel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598840142.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eckel?

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

    What is Dr. Bruce Eckel's specialty?

    Dr. Eckel is a Pediatrician near Denton, TX. 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. Eckel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bruce Eckel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Eckel is affiliated with Texas Health Denton, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Bruce Eckel accepting new patients in Denton, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Eckel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Eckel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Eckel's office at (940) 898-1477 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bruce Eckel?

    Please contact Dr. Eckel's office at (940) 898-1477 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Eckel have?

    Dr. Bruce Eckel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.

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