31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Pediatric Surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Haroon Patel, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Patel graduated from Witwatersrand University and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Berkshire Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (361) 694-4710.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: New England Med Center
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Berkshire Med Ctr, General Surgery | Berkshire Med Center | Berkshire Medical Center | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program
Medical School: University Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences | Witwatersrand University | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Patel board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Haroon Patel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Phimosis
- Hidden Penis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Buried penis
- Concealed penis
- Retractile penis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- Q5564: Hidden penis
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
- Post-urinary tract surgery care
- Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
- Kidney surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
- Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
- Tailbone Sinus
- Sacrococcygeal Sinus
- Pilonidal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
- L0592: Pilonidal sinus without abscess
Also known as:
- Head Lump or Swelling
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Head Mass
- Bump on Head
- Head Nodule
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Congenital Penile Torsion
- Birth Defects
- Penis Disorder
- Twisted Penis at Birth
- Penile Rotation
- Congenital Penile Curvature
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5563: Congenital torsion of penis
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
Also known as:
- One Undescended Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Cryptorchidism
- Testicle Not Dropped
- Maldescended Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral
Also known as:
- Extra Finger(s)
- Birth Defects
- Polydactyly
- Supernumerary Digit
- Accessory Digit
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q690: Accessory finger(s)
What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
- Lingual Frenectomy
- Frenotomy
- Tongue-Tie Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)
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 Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
- Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
- Genital Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 694-4710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Patel in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Haroon Patel's Primary Practice
3533 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 694-4710
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982643979.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Haroon Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Pediatric Surgeon near Corpus Christi, TX. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Haroon Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Woman's Hospital of Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast 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 Haroon Patel accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Haroon Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Haroon Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (361) 694-4710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Haroon Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (361) 694-4710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Haroon Patel have?
Dr. Haroon Patel is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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