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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Charles, Family Medicine Specialist in Waco, TX?
Dr. Mercedes Charles is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Waco, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Charles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charles’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charles’s office at (254) 313-4200.
What languages does Dr. Charles speak?
Dr. Charles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Charles typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Charles 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. Charles. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Symbolic Dysfunctions
- Mental Disorder
- Cognitive recognition issues
- Difficulty with symbols
- Perceptual disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- R488: Other symbolic dysfunctions
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Charles typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Charles 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. Charles. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Charles accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 313-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Charles accept in Waco, TX?
Dr. Charles in Waco, 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
Corporate Services
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Charles' office located?
What is Dr. Charles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477047462.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Charles
What is Dr. Mercedes Charles's specialty?
Dr. Charles is a Family Medicine Specialist near Waco, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Mercedes Charles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Charles is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mercedes Charles accepting new patients in Waco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Mercedes Charles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mercedes Charles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office at (254) 313-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mercedes Charles?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office at (254) 313-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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