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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Otero, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Fernando Otero, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in McAllen, TX. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Otero graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Otero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Otero’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Otero’s office at (956) 603-1600.
Where did Dr. Otero go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Obstetrics And Gynecology | A Einstein College M Yeshiva University | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
What languages does Dr. Otero speak?
Dr. Otero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Otero treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Otero 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. Otero. 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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
- Women's checkup with issues
- Pelvic exam, abnormal results
- OB/GYN visit with concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
- Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
- Mid-pregnancy care
- Second trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy
- Late pregnancy care
- Third trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in late pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
- Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
- Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester
- Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
- Z3401: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester
Also known as:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
- O0991: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Routine Postpartum Check-up
- Postpartum Care
- After-birth Follow-up
- Postnatal Care Visit
- Maternal Postpartum Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
- Childbirth Problems
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Postpartum Care
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy-related Diabetes
- Abnormal Glucose Tolerance in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99810: Abnormal glucose complicating pregnancy
Also known as:
- Irregular Periods
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Natural Family Planning Counseling
- Birth Control
- Fertility Awareness Method Counseling
- Rhythm Method Instruction
- Natural Birth Control Advice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3002: Counseling and instruction in natural family planning to avoid pregnancy
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
What procedures does Dr. Otero perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Otero 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. Otero. 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:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Uterus Removal Through Vagina
- Vaginal Uterectomy
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58260: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
- Minimally Invasive Tubal Ligation
- Keyhole Fallopian Tube Sealing
- Laparoscopic Oviduct Fulguration
- Laparoscopic Tube Tying
CPT Codes:
- 58670: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration of oviducts (with or without transection)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Vaginal Vault Suspension Surgery
- Colpopexy
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
- Sacrospinous Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 57282: Colpopexy, vaginal; extra-peritoneal approach (sacrospinous, iliococcygeus)
Also known as:
- Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
- Cystocele Repair
- Urethrocele Repair
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Postpartum Check-up
- Postpartum Care
- After Birth Care
- Maternity Follow-up
- Postnatal Care
CPT Codes:
- 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
- Urodynamic Study
- Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Does Dr. Otero accept my insurance?
Dr. Otero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 603-1600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Otero accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Otero in McAllen, 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
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthComp
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Otero's office located?
What is Dr. Otero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Otero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265496707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Otero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Otero
What is Dr. Fernando Otero's specialty?
Dr. Otero is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near McAllen, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Otero to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fernando Otero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Otero is affiliated with DHR Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital 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
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Is Fernando Otero accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Otero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Otero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Otero's office at (956) 603-1600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Otero?
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