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Dr. Michael Martinez, MD

Harlingen, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Martinez, Surgeon in Harlingen, TX?

    Dr. Michael Martinez, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Martinez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Martinez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Martinez’s office at (956) 362-5673.

    What languages does Dr. Martinez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Martinez treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Martinez 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. Martinez. 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:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Gastroparesis
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Delayed Gastric Emptying
    • Stomach Paralysis
    • Gastric Motility Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3184: Gastroparesis

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Heartburn
    • Acid Reflux
    • Indigestion
    • GERD Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R12: Heartburn

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Martinez perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Martinez 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. Martinez. 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:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Gastric Bypass Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
    • Partial Gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y Reconstruction
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Laparoscopy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
    • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
    • Bariatric Surgery
    • Weight Loss Bypass
    • Minimally Invasive Gastric Bypass
    • Bariatric Surgery Laparoscopic
    • Stomach Bypass Surgery
    • Stomach removal with Roux-en-Y
    • Distal gastrectomy
    • Gastric resection with reconstruction
    • Roux-en-Y stomach surgery
    • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
    • Bariatric surgery
    • Minimally invasive gastric bypass
    • Weight loss surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
    • 43847: Gastric restrictive procedure, with gastric bypass for morbid obesity; with small intestine reconstruction to limit absorption
    • 43645: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and small intestine reconstruction to limit absorption
    • 43633: Gastrectomy, partial, distal; with Roux-en-Y reconstruction
    • 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Hernia Fix
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43282: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; with implantation of mesh
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Omental Flap Surgery
    • Intra-abdominal Omental Transfer
    • Omentum Flap
    • Abdominal Tissue Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 49905: Omental flap, intra-abdominal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Stomach Removal with Duodenal Connection
    • Partial Stomach Removal with Bypass
    • Stomach to Jejunum Connection (Gastrojejunostomy)
    • Revision of Stomach-Intestine Connection
    • Distal Partial Gastrectomy
    • Gastroduodenostomy
    • Stomach Resection with Reconstruction
    • Gastrojejunostomy
    • Gastric Bypass (without vagotomy)
    • Stomach-Small Intestine Bypass
    • Gastrojejunostomy Revision
    • Stomach Bypass Revision
    • Gastric Bypass Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43631: Gastrectomy, partial, distal; with gastroduodenostomy
    • 43632: Gastrectomy, partial, distal; with gastrojejunostomy
    • 43820: Gastrojejunostomy; without vagotomy
    • 43860: Revision of gastrojejunal anastomosis (gastrojejunostomy) with reconstruction, with or without partial gastrectomy or intestine resection; without vagotomy

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • EGD with Ablation
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
    • Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Release
    • Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
    • Abdominal Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Needle Liver Biopsy (During Other Surgery)
    • Concurrent Liver Biopsy
    • Intraoperative Liver Biopsy
    • Liver Tissue Sample During Surgery
    • Liver Needle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47001: Biopsy of liver, needle; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Adjustable Gastric Band (Laparoscopic)
    • Gastric Band Removal
    • Lap-Band Removal
    • Weight Loss Device Removal
    • Bariatric Surgery Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43774: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; removal of adjustable gastric restrictive device and subcutaneous port components

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
    • Nissen Fundoplication
    • Toupet Fundoplication
    • Laparoscopic Fundoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
    • Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation
    • LINX Procedure
    • Esophageal Sphincter Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43284: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophageal sphincter augmentation procedure, placement of sphincter augmentation device (ie, magnetic band), including cruroplasty when performed

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
    • EGD for Foreign Body
    • Gastroscopy for Object Removal
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body

    CPT Codes:

    • 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)

    Also known as:

    • Bowel Twist or Hernia Repair (Open Surgery)
    • Volvulus Reduction
    • Intussusception Repair
    • Internal Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 44050: Reduction of volvulus, intussusception, internal hernia, by laparotomy

    Also known as:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy

    Also known as:

    • Injection to Test Blood Flow in Skin Graft
    • Flap or Graft Blood Flow Test
    • Fluorescein Injection for Vascularity
    • Vascular Flow Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 15860: Intravenous injection of agent (eg, fluorescein) to test vascular flow in flap or graft

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
    • Nerve Stimulator Implant
    • Sacral Neuromodulation Device
    • Gastric Stimulator Placement
    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Does Dr. Martinez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Martinez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-5673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Martinez accept in Harlingen, TX?

    Dr. Martinez in Harlingen, 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

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Martinez's office located?

    Dr. Michael Martinez's Primary Practice

    512 Victoria Ln Ste 2

    Harlingen, TX 78550

    (956) 362-5673

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    Dr. Michael Martinez's Practice 2

    4211 N Jackson Rd

    McAllen, TX 78504

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    Dr. Michael Martinez's Practice 3

    720 N 77 Sunshine Strip

    Harlingen, TX 78550

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

    Dr. Martinez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811281140.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Martinez?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Martinez's specialty?

    Dr. Martinez is a Surgeon near Harlingen, TX. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Martinez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Martinez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Martinez is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, DHR Health, Mission Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville 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 Michael Martinez accepting new patients in Harlingen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Martinez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Martinez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Martinez's office at (956) 362-5673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Martinez?

    Please contact Dr. Martinez's office at (956) 362-5673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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