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Dr. Walter Leon, MD

Dr. Walter Leon, MD

Arlington, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leon, Pediatrician in Arlington, TX?

    Dr. Walter Leon, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Arlington, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Leon graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Pediatrics. Dr. Leon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leon’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leon’s office at (817) 467-0889.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Pediatrics | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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. Leon speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Leon treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Leon 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. Leon. 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:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F800: Phonological disorder

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    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
    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Prader-Willi Syndrome
    • PWS
    • Genetic obesity syndrome
    • Developmental delay syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q8711: Prader-Willi syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Symbolic Dysfunctions
    • Mental Disorder
    • Cognitive recognition issues
    • Difficulty with symbols
    • Perceptual disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R488: Other symbolic dysfunctions

    Which procedures does Dr. Leon perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Walter Leon may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Leon's office.

    Does Dr. Leon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 467-0889 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leon accept in Arlington, TX?

    Dr. Leon in Arlington, 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

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • Cook Children's

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Healthfirst

    • Parkland Community Health Plan

    • Premier

    • State of Texas

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    Where is Dr. Leon's office located?

    Dr. Walter Leon's Primary Practice

    3120 Matlock Rd Ste 201

    Arlington, TX 76015

    (817) 467-0889

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

    Dr. Leon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942263058.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leon?

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

    What is Dr. Walter Leon's specialty?

    Dr. Leon is a Pediatrician near Arlington, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Leon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Leon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leon is affiliated with Medical City Arlington Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Walter Leon accepting new patients in Arlington, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Leon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Leon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leon's office at (817) 467-0889 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Leon?

    Please contact Dr. Leon's office at (817) 467-0889 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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