RM
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Malatesta Muncher, Pediatric Nephrologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Malatesta Muncher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malatesta Muncher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malatesta Muncher’s office.
Is Dr. Malatesta Muncher board certified in Pediatric Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Malatesta Muncher speak?
Dr. Malatesta Muncher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Malatesta Muncher treat?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Malatesta Muncher 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. Malatesta Muncher. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Underweight Child (BMI below 5th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
- Low BMI for child
- Child underweight
- Pediatric low weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
- Z6851: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Renovascular Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure from Kidney Artery Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I150: Renovascular hypertension
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
- Proteinuria Syndrome
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lost kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
- Missing kidney
- Kidney removal
- Nephrectomy (history of)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z905: Acquired absence of kidney
Also known as:
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
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:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Malatesta Muncher perform as a Pediatric Nephrologist?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Malatesta Muncher's office.
Does Dr. Malatesta Muncher accept my insurance?
Dr. Malatesta Muncher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Malatesta Muncher accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Malatesta Muncher in Houston, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Molina
State of Louisiana
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Malatesta Muncher's office located?
What is Dr. Malatesta Muncher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Malatesta Muncher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235368317.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malatesta Muncher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Malatesta Muncher
What is Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher's specialty?
Dr. Malatesta Muncher is a Pediatric Nephrologist near Houston, TX. A pediatrician specializing in the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidneys and urinary tract. This expert focuses on understanding the mechanisms of kidney damage, evaluating and treating renal diseases, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, addressing hypertension, and overseeing renal replacement therapy. Contact Dr. Malatesta Muncher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Malatesta Muncher is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Texas Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Nephrologist?
Explore Pediatric Nephrologist 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 Rossana Malatesta Muncher accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Malatesta Muncher's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rossana Malatesta Muncher?
Please contact Dr. Malatesta Muncher's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher have?
Dr. Rossana Malatesta Muncher is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Other Pediatric Nephrologist Near Houston, TX
AO
Pediatric Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Alvaro Orjuela, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Houston, TX
SS
Pediatric Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Sahar Siddiqui, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. She is board certified.
Houston, TX
CJ
Pediatric Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Catherine Joseph, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Houston, TX