
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amaya Chinchilla, Internist in Weslaco, TX?
Where did Dr. Amaya Chinchilla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador, Facultad De Medicina | Universidad de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Amaya Chinchilla board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Hector Amaya Chinchilla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Amaya Chinchilla speak?
Dr. Amaya Chinchilla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Amaya Chinchilla typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Amaya Chinchilla 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. Amaya Chinchilla. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Amaya Chinchilla typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Amaya Chinchilla 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. Amaya Chinchilla. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Amaya Chinchilla accept my insurance?
Dr. Amaya Chinchilla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amaya Chinchilla accept in Weslaco, TX?
Dr. Amaya Chinchilla in Weslaco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Keenan & Associates
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amaya Chinchilla's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Amaya Chinchilla affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Amaya Chinchilla has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Amaya Chinchilla's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amaya Chinchilla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366690588.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amaya Chinchilla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amaya Chinchilla
What is Dr. Hector Amaya Chinchilla's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.
