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. 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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Hernandez perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hernandez 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. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
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
Centene
Community Health Improvement Solutions
Driscoll Health Plan
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthComp
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Molina
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, Mission Regional Medical Center, 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
Where can I learn more about Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
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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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