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Dr. Danilo Herrera, MD

Dr. Danilo Herrera, MD

Mobile, AL

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herrera, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Danilo Herrera, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Mobile, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Herrera graduated from University of Costa Rica / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Meml Hospital University Miami. Dr. Herrera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herrera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herrera’s office at (251) 344-5900.

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

    • Residency: Jackson Meml Hospital University Miami | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    • Medical School: University De Costa Rica- Fac De Med- San Jose- Costa Rica | Facultad De Medicina, Universidad De Costa Rica, San Jose Costa Rica | University of Costa Rica / Faculty of Medicine | Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Herrera board certified in Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Danilo Herrera, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Herrera speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Herrera treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3401: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Amenorrhea
    • Irregular Periods
    • Menstruation
    • Absent Periods
    • No Periods
    • Lack of Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening
    • Prenatal Testing
    • Antenatal Testing
    • Pregnancy Screening
    • Maternal Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Cystocele
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Fallen Bladder
    • Bladder Prolapse
    • Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8111: Cystocele, midline

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Yeast Infection
    • Vaginitis
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Yeast Infection
    • Vulvovaginal candidiasis
    • Vaginal thrush
    • Acute Candida vaginitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B3731: Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina

    What procedures does Dr. Herrera perform?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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 Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
    • Abdominal Uterus Removal
    • Open Hysterectomy
    • Uterus and Cervix Removal
    • Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Cervix Biopsy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix
    • 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
    • Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
    • Hysterosalpingography Prep
    • Uterine Contrast Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
    • Laparoscopic Colpopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
    • Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
    • Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)

    Also known as:

    • Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
    • D&C
    • Uterine Scraping
    • Uterine Dilation and Curettage

    CPT Codes:

    • 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation (Fallopian Tube Blocking)
    • Laparoscopic sterilization
    • Fallopian tube occlusion
    • Tubal ligation with clips
    • Female permanent birth control

    CPT Codes:

    • 58671: Laparoscopy, surgical; with occlusion of oviducts by device (eg, band, clip, or Falope ring)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy
    • Cervix and Vagina Exam
    • Magnified Cervical Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Rectocele Repair
    • Posterior Colporrhaphy
    • Repair of Rectal Prolapse
    • Perineorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Vulvar Lesions (Simple)
    • Vulvar Lesion Destruction
    • Laser Vulvar Surgery
    • Cryosurgery Vulva
    • Electrosurgery Vulva

    CPT Codes:

    • 56501: Destruction of lesion(s), vulva; simple (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)

    Also known as:

    • Perineum Repair Surgery
    • Perineoplasty
    • Surgical perineum repair
    • Non-obstetrical perineum reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 56810: Perineoplasty, repair of perineum, nonobstetrical (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
    • Genital Skin Biopsy
    • Perineal Biopsy
    • Vulvar Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion

    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

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum visits
    • Pregnancy check-ups
    • Maternity care appointments

    CPT Codes:

    • 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
    • Drug Implant Exchange
    • Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
    • Medication Device Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Does Dr. Herrera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 344-5900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herrera accept in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Herrera in Mobile, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Herrera's office located?

    Dr. Danilo Herrera's Primary Practice

    3715 Dauphin St Ste 3B

    Mobile, AL 36608

    (251) 344-5900

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    Dr. Danilo Herrera's Practice 2

    297 S Jackson St

    Grove Hill, AL 36451

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

    Dr. Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427005206.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herrera?

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

    What is Dr. Danilo Herrera's specialty?

    Dr. Herrera is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Mobile, AL. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Herrera to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Danilo Herrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herrera is affiliated with Providence Hospital - Mobile, AL 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Danilo Herrera accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Danilo Herrera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Danilo Herrera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (251) 344-5900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Danilo Herrera?

    Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (251) 344-5900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Danilo Herrera have?

    Dr. Danilo Herrera is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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