31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Hanks, Pediatrician in Athens, TX?
Dr. Marel Hanks, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Athens, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Hanks graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Hanks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hanks’s office at (903) 904-5084.
Where did Dr. Hanks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
What languages does Dr. Hanks speak?
Dr. Hanks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hanks typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hanks 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. Hanks. 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:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
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:
- 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:
- Translocation Down Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Translocation Trisomy 21
- Familial Down syndrome
- Inherited Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q902: Trisomy 21, translocation
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hanks typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hanks 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. Hanks. 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)
Does Dr. Hanks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hanks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 904-5084 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hanks accept in Athens, TX?
Dr. Hanks in Athens, 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hanks' office located?
What is Dr. Hanks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306810593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hanks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hanks
What is Dr. Marel Hanks's specialty?
Dr. Hanks is a Pediatrician near Athens, 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. Marel Hanks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hanks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Marel Hanks accepting new patients in Athens, TX?
Yes, Dr. Marel Hanks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marel Hanks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hanks's office at (903) 904-5084 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marel Hanks?
Please contact Dr. Hanks's office at (903) 904-5084 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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