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Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan, MD

Endocrinologist, Internist

Edinburg, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palacios Merchan, Endocrinologist in Edinburg, TX?

    Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Palacios Merchan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palacios Merchan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palacios Merchan’s office at (956) 362-5650.

    What languages does Dr. Palacios Merchan speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Palacios Merchan typically treat?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Palacios Merchan 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. Palacios Merchan. 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
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis
    • Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
    • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    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:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Palacios Merchan typically perform?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Palacios Merchan 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. Palacios Merchan. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Does Dr. Palacios Merchan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palacios Merchan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-5650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Palacios Merchan in Edinburg, 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

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Palacios Merchan's office located?

    Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan's Primary Practice

    2609 Michaelangelo Dr

    Edinburg, TX 78539

    (956) 362-5650

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    Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan's Practice 2

    2121 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 17

    Mission, TX 78572

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

    Dr. Palacios Merchan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811284078.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palacios Merchan?

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

    What is Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan's specialty?

    Dr. Palacios Merchan is an Endocrinologist near Edinburg, TX.

    What does an Endocrinologist do?

    An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.

    Is Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palacios Merchan is affiliated with Dhr Health, Starr County Memorial Hospital, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 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

    When to see an Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palacios Merchan's office at (956) 362-5650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Juan Palacios Merchan?

    Please contact Dr. Palacios Merchan's office at (956) 362-5650 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Palacios Merchan's office located?

    Dr. Palacios Merchan's offices are located in Edinburg, TX and Mission, TX.