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Dr. Hildegardo Costa, MD

McAllen, TX

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Costa, Pediatrician in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Hildegardo Costa, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Costa graduated from UNIVERSITY DE PANAMA. Dr. Costa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Costa’s office at (956) 631-5333.

    Where did Dr. Costa go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University De Panama, Panama | UNIVERSITY DE PANAMA

    Is Dr. Costa board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Hildegardo Costa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Costa speak?

    Dr. Costa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Costa typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Costa 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. Costa. 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:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism
    • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
    • ASD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder
    • F849: Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Costa typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Costa 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. Costa. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Costa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Costa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 631-5333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Costa accept in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Costa in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • State of Texas

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Costa's office located?

    Dr. Hildegardo Costa's Primary Practice

    1200 E Ridge Rd Ste 12

    McAllen, TX 78503

    (956) 631-5333

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    Dr. Hildegardo Costa's Practice 2

    1010 James St

    Weslaco, TX 78596

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    What is Dr. Costa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740403872.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costa?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costa

    What is Dr. Hildegardo Costa's specialty?

    Dr. Costa is a Pediatrician near McAllen, TX.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Hildegardo Costa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Costa is affiliated with Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Hildegardo Costa accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Hildegardo Costa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hildegardo Costa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Costa's office at (956) 631-5333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hildegardo Costa?

    Please contact Dr. Costa's office at (956) 631-5333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hildegardo Costa have?

    Dr. Hildegardo Costa is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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