Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torkelson, Family Medicine Specialist in Harlingen, TX?
Where did Dr. Torkelson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Torkelson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nina Torkelson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Torkelson speak?
Dr. Torkelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Torkelson typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Torkelson 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. Torkelson. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Torkelson typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nina Torkelson may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Torkelson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Torkelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Torkelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 389-2440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torkelson accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Torkelson in Harlingen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Central States Health and Life
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Torkelson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Torkelson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Torkelson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Torkelson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torkelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730328550.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torkelson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torkelson