Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Contreras, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Maria Contreras, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Amarillo, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Contreras is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Contreras’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Contreras’s office at (806) 414-9377.
What languages does Dr. Contreras speak?
Dr. Contreras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Contreras typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Contreras 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. Contreras. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Hyperglycemia
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Contreras typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Contreras may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Contreras' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Contreras accept my insurance?
Dr. Contreras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 414-9377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Contreras accept in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Contreras in Amarillo, 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
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Contreras' office located?
What is Dr. Contreras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467736363.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Contreras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Contreras
What is Dr. Maria Contreras's specialty?
Dr. Contreras is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Amarillo, TX.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Maria Contreras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Contreras is affiliated with Roosevelt General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Contreras accepting new patients in Amarillo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Maria Contreras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Contreras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Contreras's office at (806) 414-9377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Contreras?
Please contact Dr. Contreras's office at (806) 414-9377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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