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Dr. Ginger Cathey, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cathey, Urogynecologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Ginger Cathey, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Cathey graduated from Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans and completed her residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Cathey is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cathey’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cathey’s office at (713) 512-7000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cathey?

    Dr. Ginger Cathey, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urogynecologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cathey empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bladder Disorders, Incontinence-Urinary, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston/TX community, Dr. Cathey is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Baylor College Of Med

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Cathey board certified as an Urogynecologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ginger Cathey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Cathey speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cathey treat?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Cathey 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. Cathey. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Cystocele
    • Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy
    • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Hysterectomy
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Fallen Bladder
    • Bladder Prolapse
    • Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
    • Vaginal Vault Prolapse
    • Post-Hysterectomy Prolapse
    • Dropped Vagina After Hysterectomy
    • Uterovaginal Prolapse
    • Uterine Prolapse
    • Vaginal Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8110: Cystocele, unspecified
    • N993: Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
    • N813: Complete uterovaginal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Vaginitis
    • Menopause
    • Vaginitis
    • Atrophic Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Feeling of Incomplete Bladder Emptying
    • Urine and Urination
    • Incomplete urination
    • Bladder not emptying fully
    • Residual urine sensation
    • Still feel like I need to pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3914: Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse into Vagina
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Fallen rectum
    • Posterior vaginal wall prolapse
    • Rectocele
    • Female Organ Prolapse
    • Genital Prolapse
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    • Partial uterine prolapse
    • Incomplete uterine descent
    • Uterovaginal prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N816: Rectocele
    • N819: Female genital prolapse, unspecified
    • N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Bladder Inflammation
    • Bladder Disease
    • Chronic Cystitis
    • Long-term Bladder Infection
    • Persistent Bladder Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Cathey perform?

    As an Urogynecologist, Dr. Cathey 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. Cathey. 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:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Bladder Sling Removal or Revision
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery
    • Stress Incontinence Sling Revision
    • Urethral Sling Removal
    • Pelvic Sling Adjustment
    • Incontinence Device Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
    • 57287: Removal or revision of sling for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Rectocele Repair
    • Posterior Colporrhaphy
    • Repair of Rectal Prolapse
    • Perineorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
    • Laparoscopic Colpopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
    • Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
    • Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • 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)
    • 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Complete Removal of the Vagina
    • Total Vaginectomy
    • Vaginal Wall Excision
    • Vagina Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57110: Vaginectomy, complete removal of vaginal wall;

    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:

    • Enterocele Repair (Vaginal Approach)
    • Vaginal Enterocele Surgery
    • Intestine Hernia Repair (Vaginal)
    • Pelvic Floor Repair (Enterocele)

    CPT Codes:

    • 57268: Repair of enterocele, vaginal approach (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
    • Bladder Dilation for Interstitial Cystitis
    • Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
    • Bladder Neck Injection
    • Endoscopic Urethral Implant
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Dilation
    • Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
    • Bladder Stretching Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
    • 52260: Cystourethroscopy, with dilation of bladder for interstitial cystitis; general or conduction (spinal) anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
    • Complex Cystometrogram
    • Voiding Pressure Study
    • Bladder Function Test with Pressure

    CPT Codes:

    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
    • Ureteral Catheter Placement
    • Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;

    Also known as:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    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:

    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Straight Catheterization
    • Intermittent Catheterization
    • Urine Retention Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Injection for Overactivity
    • Bladder Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Bladder
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
    • Overactive Bladder Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Release for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
    • Ureterolysis
    • Ureter Repositioning
    • Release of Ureter from Scar Tissue

    CPT Codes:

    • 50715: Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter for retroperitoneal fibrosis

    Does Dr. Cathey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cathey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 512-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cathey accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Cathey in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Chevron

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cathey's office located?

    Dr. Ginger Cathey's Primary Practice

    7900 Fannin St Ste 4000

    Houston, TX 77054

    (713) 512-7000

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    Dr. Ginger Cathey's Practice 2

    127 Medical Park Ln

    Huntsville, TX 77340

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

    Dr. Cathey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093768145.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cathey?

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

    What is Dr. Ginger Cathey's specialty?

    Dr. Cathey is a Urogynecologist near Houston, TX. A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician trained in either Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology, prepared to offer consultation and comprehensive management for women dealing with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This comprehensive management includes the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the total care of patients with these conditions and the complications that may arise from them. Contact Dr. Cathey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ginger Cathey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cathey is affiliated with Woman's Hospital of Texas 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

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    Is Ginger Cathey accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ginger Cathey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ginger Cathey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cathey's office at (713) 512-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ginger Cathey?

    Please contact Dr. Cathey's office at (713) 512-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ginger Cathey have?

    Dr. Ginger Cathey is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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