Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ares-Valdes, Family Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Ares-Valdes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hospitals and Clinics/Louisiana State University (Lafayette) Program
Medical School: Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Ares-Valdes board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nixcela Ares-Valdes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ares-Valdes speak?
Dr. Ares-Valdes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ares-Valdes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ares-Valdes 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. Ares-Valdes. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ares-Valdes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nixcela Ares-Valdes may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Ares-Valdes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ares-Valdes accept my insurance?
Dr. Ares-Valdes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 682-7066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ares-Valdes accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ares-Valdes in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ares-Valdes' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ares-Valdes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ares-Valdes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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What is Dr. Ares-Valdes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ares-Valdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902002801.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ares-Valdes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ares-Valdes