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Dr. Fredricka Borland, MD

Surgeon

McAllen, TX

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Borland, Surgeon in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Fredricka Borland, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX. She has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Borland graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her residency at Med University Sc. Dr. Borland is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Borland’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Borland’s office at (956) 631-8155.

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

    • Residency: Med University Sc

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Borland board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Fredricka Borland, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Borland speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Borland typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Borland 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. Borland. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other problems with blood vessel devices
    • Vascular device complications
    • Blood vessel implant issues
    • Prosthetic vascular device problems
    • Vascular graft complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Lump or Swelling
    • Right Lower Limb Mass
    • Bump on Right Leg
    • Right Leg Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2241: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Lump in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Right breast mass
    • Right breast lesion
    • Right breast nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6310: Unspecified lump in the right breast, unspecified quadrant

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Borland typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Borland 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. Borland. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
    • Dialysis Access Graft
    • Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
    • Synthetic Graft for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Does Dr. Borland accept my insurance?

    Dr. Borland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 631-8155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Universal Health Services

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    Where is Dr. Borland's office located?

    Suite A 202

    110 E Savannah Ave

    McAllen, TX 78503

    (956) 631-8155

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

    Dr. Borland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205831542.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Borland?

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

    What is Dr. Fredricka Borland's specialty?

    Dr. Borland is a Surgeon near McAllen, TX.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is Dr. Fredricka Borland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Borland is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Dhr Health, North Shore University 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

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    Is Dr. Fredricka Borland accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Fredricka Borland is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fredricka Borland offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Borland's office at (956) 631-8155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Fredricka Borland?

    Please contact Dr. Borland's office at (956) 631-8155 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Borland's office located?

    Dr. Borland's office is located in McAllen, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Fredricka Borland have?

    Dr. Fredricka Borland is certified by the American Board of Surgery.