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Dr. Ellyn Hirsch, MD

Dr. Ellyn Hirsch, MD

Houston, TX

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hirsch, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Ellyn Hirsch, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Hirsch graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics; Boston City Hosp, Pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Medical Association. Dr. Hirsch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hirsch’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hirsch’s office at (713) 790-1626.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics; Boston City Hosp, Pediatrics | Baylor College Of Med | Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Children's Hospital Boston Program

    • Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hirsch board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Ellyn Hirsch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Hirsch speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hirsch treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hirsch 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. Hirsch. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Mild Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4531: Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis media
    • Ear infection
    • Non-pus forming ear infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65193: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    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:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    What procedures does Dr. Hirsch perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hirsch 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. Hirsch. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    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. Hirsch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hirsch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 790-1626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hirsch accept in Houston, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Texas

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hirsch's office located?

    Dr. Ellyn Hirsch's Primary Practice

    7900 Fannin St Ste 3500

    Houston, TX 77054

    (713) 790-1626

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Pediatrics

    Member

    American Medical Association

    Member

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

    Dr. Hirsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275535619.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirsch?

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

    What is Dr. Ellyn Hirsch's specialty?

    Dr. Hirsch is a Pediatrician near Houston, 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. Hirsch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ellyn Hirsch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hirsch is affiliated with Woman's Hospital of Texas which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ellyn Hirsch accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ellyn Hirsch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ellyn Hirsch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hirsch's office at (713) 790-1626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ellyn Hirsch?

    Please contact Dr. Hirsch's office at (713) 790-1626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ellyn Hirsch have?

    Dr. Ellyn Hirsch is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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