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Dr. Heriberto Alanis, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Family Medicine Specialist

Mission, TX

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alanis, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Mission, TX?

    Dr. Heriberto Alanis, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mission, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Alanis completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, Emergency Medicine; Austin Med Educ Prog-Seton Hlt, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Alanis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alanis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alanis’s office at (956) 994-0111.

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

    • Residency: Boston Medical Center, Emergency Medicine; Austin Med Educ Prog-Seton Hlt, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Boston City Hospital Boston University Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx

    Is Dr. Alanis board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Heriberto Alanis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alanis speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alanis typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alanis 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. Alanis. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alanis typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heriberto Alanis may include:

    Please contact Dr. Alanis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Alanis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alanis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 994-0111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alanis accept in Mission, TX?

    Dr. Alanis in Mission, 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alanis' office located?

    Dr. Heriberto Alanis' Primary Practice

    900 S Bryan Rd

    Mission, TX 78572

    (956) 994-0111

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    Dr. Heriberto Alanis' Practice 2

    101 E Ridge Rd

    McAllen, TX 78503

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    Dr. Heriberto Alanis' Practice 3

    6316 N 10th St Ste C1

    McAllen, TX 78504

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

    Dr. Alanis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770565673.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alanis?

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

    What is Dr. Heriberto Alanis's specialty?

    Dr. Alanis is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Mission, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Heriberto Alanis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alanis is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Heriberto Alanis accepting new patients in Mission, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Heriberto Alanis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heriberto Alanis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alanis' office at (956) 994-0111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heriberto Alanis?

    Please contact Dr. Alanis' office at (956) 994-0111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alanis' office located?

    Dr. Alanis' offices are located in Mission, TX and McAllen, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heriberto Alanis have?

    Dr. Heriberto Alanis is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.