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Dr. Ursula Aurora Liong, MD

Edinburg, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liong, Internist in Edinburg, TX?

    Dr. Ursula Aurora Liong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX. Dr. Liong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liong’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liong’s office at (956) 362-8677.

    What languages does Dr. Liong speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Liong treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Liong 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. Liong. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Metabolic Acidosis
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Sudden Acidosis
    • Metabolic Acid Buildup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8721: Acute metabolic acidosis

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Hepatic Encephalopathy
    • Portosystemic encephalopathy
    • PSE
    • Brain fog from liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Catheter Infection
    • Infected urinary tube
    • Inflammation from urinary catheter
    • Catheter-associated UTI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T83518A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary catheter, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Liong perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ursula Aurora Liong may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Liong's office.

    Does Dr. Liong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liong accept in Edinburg, TX?

    Dr. Liong in Edinburg, 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

    • Community Health Improvement Solutions

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Liong's office located?

    Dr. Ursula Aurora Liong's Primary Practice

    5501 S McColl Rd

    Edinburg, TX 78539

    (956) 362-8677

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

    Dr. Liong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710292859.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liong?

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

    What is Dr. Ursula Aurora Liong's specialty?

    Dr. Liong is a Internist near Edinburg, TX.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Liong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ursula Aurora Liong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liong is affiliated with DHR Health, 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Ursula Aurora Liong accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ursula Aurora Liong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ursula Aurora Liong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liong's office at (956) 362-8677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ursula Aurora Liong?

    Please contact Dr. Liong's office at (956) 362-8677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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