Dr. Keith Picou, MD
McAllen, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Picou, Otolaryngologist in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Keith Picou, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Picou graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Brooke Army Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Dermatology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Picou is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Picou’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Picou’s office at (956) 687-7896.
Where did Dr. Picou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooke Army Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Dermatology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Baylor University Hospital | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans | Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Picou board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Keith Picou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Picou speak?
Dr. Picou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Picou treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Picou 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. Picou. 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:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Hay Fever
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other types of warts
- Warts
- Different kinds of warts
- Various warts
- Uncommon warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- B078: Other viral warts
Also known as:
- Seasonal Allergies
- Allergy
- Hay fever
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Pollen allergy
ICD-10 Codes:
- J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Benign Skin Growth
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Non-cancerous skin lesion
- Skin tumor
- Skin lump
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2339: Other benign neoplasm of skin of other parts of face
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2089: Other atopic dermatitis
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Vitiligo
- Skin depigmentation
- White patches on skin
- Loss of skin color
ICD-10 Codes:
- L80: Vitiligo
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Picou perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Picou 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. Picou. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Shaving of Skin Lesion (Face/Ears)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (3.1-4.0 cm)
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Shaving of Small Skin Lesion (Face/Head)
- Skin Lesion Shave Removal (Medium)
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Skin Growth Destruction
- Benign Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Epidermal lesion shave
- Dermal lesion removal
- Skin growth shaving
- Epidermal Lesion Shaving
- Dermal Lesion Shaving
- Skin Tag Removal
- Mole Shaving
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Tumor Removal (Skin)
- Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
- Skin Biopsy Excision
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
- Epidermal Lesion Shave Excision
- Dermal Lesion Removal
- Skin Growth Shaving
- Shave Excision of Skin Lesion
- Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
- 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11312: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11424: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11310: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11302: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Growth
- Benign Skin Tumor Removal
- Large Skin Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11426: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Ultraviolet Light Therapy
- UV Light Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Actinotherapy
- Light Box Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96900: Actinotherapy (ultraviolet light)
Also known as:
- Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Small Area)
- Excimer Laser Treatment for Psoriasis (Medium Area)
- Laser Psoriasis Treatment
- UVB Laser for Psoriasis
- Targeted Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Excimer Light Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 96920: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; total area less than 250 sq cm
- 96921: Excimer laser treatment for psoriasis; 250 sq cm to 500 sq cm
Also known as:
- Goeckerman Treatment
- Photochemotherapy
- Tar and UV-B Therapy
- Petrolatum and UV-B Therapy
- Light Therapy for Skin
CPT Codes:
- 96910: Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B (Goeckerman treatment) or petrolatum and ultraviolet B
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
Also known as:
- Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Concha Bullosa Resection
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Turbinate Reduction
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Adenoid Removal for Children
- Pediatric Adenoidectomy
- Adenoid Surgery for Kids
- Removal of Adenoids
CPT Codes:
- 42830: Adenoidectomy, primary; younger than age 12
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
- Tonsil and adenoid removal
- T&A surgery
- Throat surgery for tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42821: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
Does Dr. Picou accept my insurance?
Dr. Picou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 687-7896 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Picou accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Picou in McAllen, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthComp
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Picou's office located?
Dr. Keith Picou's Primary Practice
2101 S Cynthia St Ste A
McAllen, TX 78503
(956) 687-7896
What is Dr. Picou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Picou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881699270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Picou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Picou
What is Dr. Keith Picou's specialty?
Dr. Picou is a Otolaryngologist near McAllen, TX. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Picou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Keith Picou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Picou is affiliated with DHR Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville 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 Keith Picou accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Keith Picou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keith Picou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Picou's office at (956) 687-7896 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keith Picou?
Please contact Dr. Picou's office at (956) 687-7896 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Keith Picou have?
Dr. Keith Picou is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Otolaryngology.
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