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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Avalos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avalos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avalos’s office at (956) 362-8590.
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 an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Avalos typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Avalos typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Avalos 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Avalos accept my insurance?
Dr. Avalos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8590 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Christian Avalos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avalos is affiliated with Dhr Health, Dhr Health, 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
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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) 362-8590 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) 362-8590 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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