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Who is Dr. Silhy, Surgeon in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Raquel Silhy, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Silhy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silhy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silhy’s office at (956) 621-4981.
What languages does Dr. Silhy speak?
Dr. Silhy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Silhy treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Silhy 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. Silhy. 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.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Gallstones with sudden and long-term gallbladder inflammation and blockage
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstruction
- Blocked gallbladder with ongoing inflammation
- Mixed cholecystitis with obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8013: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis with obstruction
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
What procedures does Dr. Silhy perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Silhy 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. Silhy. 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.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Does Dr. Silhy accept my insurance?
Dr. Silhy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 621-4981 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silhy accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Silhy in Brownsville, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Humana
Keenan and Associates
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Silhy's office located?
Dr. Raquel Silhy's Primary Practice
800 W Jefferson St Ste 100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 621-4981
Dr. Raquel Silhy's Practice 2
4970 N Expressway Ste A
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 621-4981
What is Dr. Silhy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silhy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013208586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silhy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silhy
What is Dr. Raquel Silhy's specialty?
Dr. Silhy is a Surgeon near Brownsville, TX. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Silhy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raquel Silhy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Silhy is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, DHR Health 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 Raquel Silhy accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Raquel Silhy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raquel Silhy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Silhy's office at (956) 621-4981 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raquel Silhy?
Please contact Dr. Silhy's office at (956) 621-4981 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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