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. 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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Eckel typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Eckel typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook Children's
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthSmart
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Eckel's office located?
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.
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. Bruce Eckel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eckel is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Texas Health Denton 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 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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