Dr. Edward Oorjitham, MD

Harlingen, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Oorjitham, Family Medicine Specialist in Harlingen, TX?

Dr. Edward Oorjitham, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Oorjitham graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Valley Baptist Med Ctr, Family Practice Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Otolaryngology Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Oorjitham is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oorjitham’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oorjitham’s office at (956) 440-8020.

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

Residency: Valley Baptist Med Ctr, Family Practice Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Otolaryngology Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery | Valley Baptist Med Center | Valley Baptist Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Is Dr. Oorjitham board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Edward Oorjitham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

What languages does Dr. Oorjitham speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Oorjitham typically treat?

As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Oorjitham 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. Oorjitham. 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:

Abnormal Blood Sugar
Blood Glucose
High blood glucose
Low blood glucose
Glucose intolerance

ICD-10 Codes:

R7309: Other abnormal glucose

Also known as:

Routine Adult Health Checkup
Health Checkup
Adult physical exam
Annual wellness visit for adults
General adult medical exam

ICD-10 Codes:

Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

Also known as:

Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis
Primary Widespread Arthritis
Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis

Also known as:

Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
Back Pain
vertebral low back pain
spine-related low back pain
discogenic low back pain

ICD-10 Codes:

M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Oorjitham typically perform?

As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Oorjitham may include:

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

Does Dr. Oorjitham accept my insurance?

Dr. Oorjitham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 440-8020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Oorjitham accept in Harlingen, TX?

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

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Oorjitham's office located?

Dr. Edward Oorjitham's Primary Practice

1205 N Ed Carey Dr Ste 2C

Harlingen, TX 78550

(956) 440-8020

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What hospitals are Dr. Oorjitham affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Oorjitham has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Dhr Health,Edinburg, TX

Ranked Urologic Surgery

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen,Harlingen, TX

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

Dr. Oorjitham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104803360.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oorjitham?

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

What is Dr. Edward Oorjitham's specialty?

Dr. Oorjitham is a Family Medicine Specialist near Harlingen, TX.

What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

Is Dr. Edward Oorjitham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Oorjitham is affiliated with Dhr Health 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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