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Dr. Hellen Rurangirwa, MD

Dr. Hellen Rurangirwa, MD

Brownsville, TX

13 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rurangirwa, Pediatrician in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Hellen Rurangirwa, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX. She has been practicing for over 13 years and is board certified. Dr. Rurangirwa graduated from Universidad De Montemorelos, Escuela De Medicina. Dr. Rurangirwa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rurangirwa’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rurangirwa’s office at (956) 831-8338.

    Where did Dr. Rurangirwa go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Universidad De Montemorelos, Escuela De Medicina

    What languages does Dr. Rurangirwa speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rurangirwa treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rurangirwa 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. Rurangirwa. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Acute inflammation of bronchioles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillitis
    • Inflamed Tonsils
    • Tonsil Infection
    • Sore Tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    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:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H10013: Acute follicular conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Vision Loss
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Unspecified visual loss
    • Undiagnosed vision problem
    • Sudden vision loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H547: Unspecified visual loss

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    What procedures does Dr. Rurangirwa perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rurangirwa 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. Rurangirwa. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Rurangirwa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rurangirwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 831-8338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rurangirwa accept in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Rurangirwa in Brownsville, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dignity Health / Catholic Health West

    • Driscoll Health Plan

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • State of Texas

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    Where is Dr. Rurangirwa's office located?

    Dr. Hellen Rurangirwa's Primary Practice

    105 E Alton Gloor Blvd

    Brownsville, TX 78526

    (956) 831-8338

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

    Dr. Rurangirwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922342211.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rurangirwa?

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

    What is Dr. Hellen Rurangirwa's specialty?

    Dr. Rurangirwa is a Pediatrician near Brownsville, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Rurangirwa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hellen Rurangirwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rurangirwa is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, DHR Health 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Hellen Rurangirwa accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Hellen Rurangirwa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hellen Rurangirwa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rurangirwa's office at (956) 831-8338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hellen Rurangirwa?

    Please contact Dr. Rurangirwa's office at (956) 831-8338 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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