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Who is Dr. Berrocal O'higgins, Infectious Disease Specialist in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Berrocal O'higgins graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado. Dr. Berrocal O'higgins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berrocal O'higgins’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berrocal O'higgins’s office at (956) 630-5530.
Where did Dr. Berrocal O'higgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado
Is Dr. Berrocal O'higgins board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Berrocal O'higgins speak?
Dr. Berrocal O'higgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Berrocal O'higgins typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Berrocal O'higgins 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. Berrocal O'higgins. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M868X7: Other osteomyelitis, ankle and foot
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Berrocal O'higgins typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Berrocal O'higgins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Berrocal O'higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Berrocal O'higgins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 630-5530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berrocal O'higgins accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Berrocal O'higgins in McAllen, 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
Health Care Service Corporation
Keenan & Associates
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Berrocal O'higgins' office located?
Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins' Primary Practice
1200 E Ridge Rd Ste 8
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 630-5530
What is Dr. Berrocal O'higgins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berrocal O'higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649417627.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berrocal O'higgins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berrocal O'higgins
What is Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins's specialty?
Dr. Berrocal O'higgins is a Infectious Disease Specialist near McAllen, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berrocal O'higgins is affiliated with Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Starr County Memorial Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mario Berrocal O'higgins accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berrocal O'higgins's office at (956) 630-5530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mario Berrocal O'higgins?
Please contact Dr. Berrocal O'higgins's office at (956) 630-5530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins have?
Dr. Mario Berrocal O'higgins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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