Dr. Cristela Hernandez, MD
Edinburg, TX
34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hernandez, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Cristela Hernandez, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Hernandez completed her residency at University Tex Southwestern Med Center Parkland Hospital. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office at (956) 362-2090.
Where did Dr. Hernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Tex Southwestern Med Center Parkland Hospital | University of Texas At Southwestern
What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?
Dr. Hernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hernandez treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez. 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:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09893: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, third trimester
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
- Managing other complex pregnancies
- Special care for high-risk pregnancy
- Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09892: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, second trimester
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX1: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetus 1
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes Controlled by Oral Medication
- Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
- GDM on oral drugs
- Pregnancy diabetes oral meds
- Gestational diabetes pill controlled
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetes developed during pregnancy
- GDM
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
- O24415: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs
- O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester
- O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Baby Growing Too Slowly
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal growth restriction
- Small for gestational age
- Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365931: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, fetus 1
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365921: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, second trimester, fetus 1
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
- Hypertension during gestation
- Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Low Amniotic Fluid
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Oligohydramnios
- Too Little Amniotic Fluid
- Reduced Amniotic Fluid Volume
ICD-10 Codes:
- O4103X1: Oligohydramnios, third trimester, fetus 1
Also known as:
- Other Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Birth defects
- Congenital anomalies
- Fetal developmental issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX9: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, other fetus
Also known as:
- Placental Insufficiency
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Uteroplacental insufficiency
- Placental dysfunction
- Failing placenta
- Placenta not working well
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365131: Maternal care for known or suspected placental insufficiency, third trimester, fetus 1
Which procedures does Dr. Hernandez perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cristela Hernandez may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hernandez's office.
Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-2090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Hernandez in Edinburg, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Cristela Hernandez's Primary Practice
5119 S McColl Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 362-2090
What is Dr. Hernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952356586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hernandez
What is Dr. Cristela Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Hernandez is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Edinburg, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Hernandez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cristela Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Dhr Health 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
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Is Cristela Hernandez accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Cristela Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristela Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (956) 362-2090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristela Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (956) 362-2090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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