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Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco, MD

Brownsville, TX

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Colon-Polanco, Anesthesiologist in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Colon-Polanco graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe. Dr. Colon-Polanco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colon-Polanco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colon-Polanco’s office at (903) 465-6043.

    Where did Dr. Colon-Polanco go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Central University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | Universidad Central Del Caribe

    What languages does Dr. Colon-Polanco speak?

    Dr. Colon-Polanco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Colon-Polanco treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Colon-Polanco 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. Colon-Polanco. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • C-section
    • Surgical Birth
    • Cesarean Section
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Does Dr. Colon-Polanco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Colon-Polanco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 465-6043 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Colon-Polanco accept in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Colon-Polanco in Brownsville, 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

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Colon-Polanco's office located?

    Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco's Primary Practice

    100 E Alton Gloor Blvd # A

    Brownsville, TX 78526

    (903) 465-6043

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    Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco's Practice 2

    1702 N Ed Carey Dr

    Harlingen, TX 78550

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    Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco's Practice 3

    2402 W Morton St Ste 146

    Denison, TX 75020

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

    Dr. Colon-Polanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427024470.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colon-Polanco?

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

    What is Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco's specialty?

    Dr. Colon-Polanco is a Anesthesiologist near Brownsville, TX. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Colon-Polanco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Colon-Polanco is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Harlingen 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Javier Colon-Polanco accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Javier Colon-Polanco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Colon-Polanco's office at (903) 465-6043 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Javier Colon-Polanco?

    Please contact Dr. Colon-Polanco's office at (903) 465-6043 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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