MO
22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Orahood, Internist in Pasadena, TX?
Dr. Monte Orahood, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Orahood graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Internal Medicine. Dr. Orahood is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Orahood’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Orahood’s office at (281) 487-1500.
Where did Dr. Orahood go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Orahood speak?
Dr. Orahood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Orahood typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Orahood 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. Orahood. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Orahood typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Monte Orahood may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Orahood's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Orahood accept my insurance?
Dr. Orahood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 487-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Orahood accept in Pasadena, TX?
Dr. Orahood in Pasadena, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Orahood's office located?
Dr. Monte Orahood's Primary Practice
5050 Crenshaw Rd Ste 100
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 487-1500
What is Dr. Orahood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Orahood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114956414.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Orahood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Orahood
What is Dr. Monte Orahood's specialty?
Dr. Orahood is a Internist near Pasadena, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Monte Orahood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Orahood is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Monte Orahood accepting new patients in Pasadena, TX?
Yes, Dr. Monte Orahood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monte Orahood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Orahood's office at (281) 487-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monte Orahood?
Please contact Dr. Orahood's office at (281) 487-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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