Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koo, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Hoonmo Koo, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Koo graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at University of Texas At Southwestern. Dr. Koo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koo’s office at (713) 791-1020.
Where did Dr. Koo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas At Southwestern
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Koo board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Hoonmo Koo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Koo speak?
Dr. Koo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Koo typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Koo 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. Koo. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Koo typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hoonmo Koo may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Koo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koo accept my insurance?
Dr. Koo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 791-1020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koo accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Koo in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Koo's office located?
Dr. Hoonmo Koo's Primary Practice
2201 W Holcombe Blvd Ste 305
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 791-1020
What is Dr. Koo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386803336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koo
What is Dr. Hoonmo Koo's specialty?
Dr. Koo is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Hoonmo Koo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koo is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hoonmo Koo accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Hoonmo Koo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hoonmo Koo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koo's office at (713) 791-1020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hoonmo Koo?
Please contact Dr. Koo's office at (713) 791-1020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hoonmo Koo have?
Dr. Hoonmo Koo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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