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Dr. Jaime Bernal, MD

McAllen, TX

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bernal, Pediatrician in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Jaime Bernal, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Bernal graduated from Hospital de la Concepcion Program and completed his residency at Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Bernal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bernal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bernal’s office at (956) 630-4669.

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

    • Residency: Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Advocate Christ Med Center | Advocate Christ Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Nac De Colombia, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia () | National Center of Colombia / Faculty of Medicine | Hospital de la Concepcion Program

    Is Dr. Bernal board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Jaime Bernal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Bernal speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bernal treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bernal 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. Bernal. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sports Participation Health Examination
    • Sports Safety
    • Sports Physical
    • Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
    • Athletic Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    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:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillitis
    • Inflamed Tonsils
    • Tonsil Infection
    • Sore Tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Bernal perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bernal 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. Bernal. 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. Bernal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bernal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 630-4669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bernal accept in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Bernal in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Centene

    • Community Health Choice

    • Driscoll Health Plan

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bernal's office located?

    Dr. Jaime Bernal's Primary Practice

    801 E Nolana Ave Ste 11

    McAllen, TX 78504

    (956) 630-4669

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    Dr. Jaime Bernal's Practice 2

    17927A Washington Palm Dr

    Penitas, TX 78576

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    Dr. Jaime Bernal's Practice 3

    2029 E Griffin Pkwy # A

    Mission, TX 78572

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

    Dr. Bernal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629014683.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bernal?

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

    What is Dr. Jaime Bernal's specialty?

    Dr. Bernal is a Pediatrician near McAllen, 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. Bernal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jaime Bernal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bernal is affiliated with DHR Health, 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 Pediatrician?

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    Is Jaime Bernal accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Jaime Bernal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jaime Bernal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bernal's office at (956) 630-4669 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jaime Bernal?

    Please contact Dr. Bernal's office at (956) 630-4669 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jaime Bernal have?

    Dr. Jaime Bernal is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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