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Dr. Felipe Avila, MD

Dr. Felipe Avila, MD

Weslaco, TX

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avila, Pediatrician in Weslaco, TX?

    Dr. Felipe Avila, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Weslaco, TX. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Avila graduated from Universidad de Ciencias MÈdicas de la Habana and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Avila is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avila’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avila’s office at (956) 968-0103.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A

    • Medical School: Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana,Havana, Cuba | Universidad de Ciencias MÈdicas de la Habana

    Is Dr. Avila board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Felipe Avila, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Avila speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Avila treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Avila 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. Avila. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Other viral stomach flu
    • Non-rotavirus enteritis
    • Various viral gut infections
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0839: Other viral enteritis
    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acanthosis Nigricans
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • AN
    • Dark Skin Patches
    • Thickened Dark Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L83: Acanthosis nigricans

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillitis
    • Inflamed Tonsils
    • Tonsil Infection
    • Sore Tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Airway Spasm
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Acute airway constriction
    • Bronchial spasm
    • Sudden narrowing of airways

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9801: Acute bronchospasm

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, 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:

    • Slow Transit Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Chronic Constipation
    • Sluggish Bowel
    • Colonic Inertia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5901: Slow transit constipation

    What procedures does Dr. Avila perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Avila 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. Avila. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Avila accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avila accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 968-0103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avila accept in Weslaco, TX?

    Dr. Avila in Weslaco, 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

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Driscoll Health Plan

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Avila's office located?

    Dr. Felipe Avila's Primary Practice

    1408 E 8th St

    Weslaco, TX 78596

    (956) 968-0103

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

    Dr. Avila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194764225.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avila?

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

    What is Dr. Felipe Avila's specialty?

    Dr. Avila is a Pediatrician near Weslaco, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Avila to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Felipe Avila affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avila is affiliated with DHR Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Felipe Avila accepting new patients in Weslaco, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Felipe Avila is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Felipe Avila offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avila's office at (956) 968-0103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Felipe Avila?

    Please contact Dr. Avila's office at (956) 968-0103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Felipe Avila have?

    Dr. Felipe Avila is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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