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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avalos, Interventional Cardiologist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Christian Avalos, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Avalos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avalos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avalos’s office at (956) 362-8340.
What languages does Dr. Avalos speak?
Dr. Avalos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Avalos treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Avalos 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. Avalos. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Avalos perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christian Avalos may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Avalos' office.
Does Dr. Avalos accept my insurance?
Dr. Avalos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avalos accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Avalos in Edinburg, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Avalos' office located?
What is Dr. Avalos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avalos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881048536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avalos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avalos
What is Dr. Christian Avalos's specialty?
Dr. Avalos is a Interventional Cardiologist near Edinburg, TX. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Avalos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christian Avalos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avalos is affiliated with Dhr Health, 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
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Is Christian Avalos accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christian Avalos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Avalos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avalos's office at (956) 362-8340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Avalos?
Please contact Dr. Avalos's office at (956) 362-8340 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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