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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pean, Critical Care Internist in Weslaco, TX?
Dr. Joseph Pean, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Weslaco, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Pean graduated from Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Sinai-Grace Hosp/Grace Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pean is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pean’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pean’s office at (956) 447-5557.
Where did Dr. Pean go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Sinai-Grace Hosp/Grace Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Veracruzana-Veracruz- Fac De Med- Veracruz- Mexico | Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz | Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz
Is Dr. Pean board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Pean, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pean speak?
Dr. Pean and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Pean typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Pean 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. Pean. 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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Pean typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Pean 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. Pean. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Pean accept my insurance?
Dr. Pean accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 447-5557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pean accept in Weslaco, TX?
Dr. Pean 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
Cigna Group
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pean's office located?
What is Dr. Pean's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pean's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609873512.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pean?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pean
What is Dr. Joseph Pean's specialty?
Dr. Pean is a Critical Care Internist near Weslaco, TX.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Joseph Pean affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pean is affiliated with Dhr Health, 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 Joseph Pean accepting new patients in Weslaco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Pean is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Pean offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pean's office at (956) 447-5557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Pean?
Please contact Dr. Pean's office at (956) 447-5557 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Pean have?
Dr. Joseph Pean is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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