Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla

Gastroenterology
UMC Gastroenterology
4309 102nd St, 
Lubbock, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
UMC Gastroenterology
4309 102nd St, 
Lubbock, TX 

Overview

Vanessa Costilla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lubbock, Texas.

Dr. Costilla is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Costilla is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
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Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Meridian Choice
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UMC Gastroenterology
4309 102nd St, Lubbock, TX 79423

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Costilla has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

15 Total Publications

Pseudomelanosis duodeni following iron therapy.
Pseudomelanosis duodeni following iron therapy.
Journal: Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Published: June 23, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla by calling their office at 806-761-0747. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla a top-rated expert for Benign Esophageal Stricture?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla is classified as an Advanced expert for Benign Esophageal Stricture, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla specialize in?

While Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Benign Esophageal Stricture. You can view a list of Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla accept my insurance?

Dr. Vanessa C. Costilla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 806-761-0747 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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