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Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana, MD

McAllen, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cruz Saldana, Neurologist in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX. Dr. Cruz Saldana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cruz Saldana’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cruz Saldana’s office at (512) 495-5913.

    What languages does Dr. Cruz Saldana speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Cruz Saldana typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Cruz Saldana 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. Cruz Saldana. 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:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease
    • RRMS
    • Relapsing MS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis
    • G35A: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Both Sides Facial Twitch
    • Involuntary Facial Contractions (both sides)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5133: Clonic hemifacial spasm, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Cruz Saldana typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Cruz Saldana 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. Cruz Saldana. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Cruz Saldana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cruz Saldana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 495-5913 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cruz Saldana accept in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Cruz Saldana in McAllen, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cruz Saldana's office located?

    Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana's Primary Practice

    2108 S M St Ste 4

    McAllen, TX 78503

    (512) 495-5913

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

    Dr. Cruz Saldana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285016899.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cruz Saldana?

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

    What is Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana's specialty?

    Dr. Cruz Saldana is a Neurologist near McAllen, TX.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cruz Saldana is affiliated with Dhr Health, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Mission Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital Of Laredo 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 Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cruz Saldana's office at (512) 495-5913 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Roberto Cruz Saldana?

    Please contact Dr. Cruz Saldana's office at (512) 495-5913 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cruz Saldana's office located?

    Dr. Cruz Saldana's office is located in McAllen, TX.