Dr. Elaine De Leon, MD
Houston, TX
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De Leon, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Elaine De Leon, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. De Leon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Leon’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Leon’s office at (713) 923-0089.
What languages does Dr. De Leon speak?
Dr. De Leon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. De Leon typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. De Leon 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. De Leon. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. De Leon typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elaine De Leon may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. De Leon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. De Leon accept my insurance?
Dr. De Leon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 923-0089 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De Leon accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. De Leon in Houston, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. De Leon's office located?
What is Dr. De Leon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. De Leon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194072579.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Leon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De Leon
What is Dr. Elaine De Leon's specialty?
Dr. De Leon is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Elaine De Leon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De Leon is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Elaine De Leon accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Elaine De Leon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elaine De Leon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De Leon's office at (713) 923-0089 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elaine De Leon?
Please contact Dr. De Leon's office at (713) 923-0089 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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