Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mego, Cardiologist in Mission, TX?
Where did Dr. Mego go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: University Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando
Is Dr. Mego board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Pedro Mego, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mego speak?
Dr. Mego and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Mego typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Mego 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. Mego. 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:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Mego typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Mego 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. Mego. 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:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Varicose vein injection
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
- Abscess Aspiration
- Cyst Drainage
- Hematoma Puncture
- Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
Does Dr. Mego accept my insurance?
Dr. Mego accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 997-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mego accept in Mission, TX?
Dr. Mego in Mission, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Regency ISNP Holdings
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mego's office located?
Dr. Pedro Mego's Primary Practice
1317 St Claire Blvd Ste A5
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 997-6000
What hospitals are Dr. Mego affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mego has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mego's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mego's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982675740.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mego?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mego