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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lira, Pediatrician in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Ernesto Lira, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Lira graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Driscoll Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Lira is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lira’s office.
Where did Dr. Lira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Driscoll Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics | Driscoll Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: University Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Lira board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Lira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Lira speak?
Dr. Lira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Lira typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Lira 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. Lira. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory 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:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Lira typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Lira 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. Lira. 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:
- 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:
- 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)
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
Does Dr. Lira accept my insurance?
Dr. Lira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lira accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Lira in Corpus Christi, 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 Corporation
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lira's office located?
What is Dr. Lira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063494003.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lira
What is Dr. Ernesto Lira's specialty?
Dr. Lira is a Pediatrician near Corpus Christi, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ernesto Lira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lira is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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
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Is Ernesto Lira accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ernesto Lira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ernesto Lira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lira's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Lira?
Please contact Dr. Lira's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ernesto Lira have?
Dr. Ernesto Lira is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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