Who is Dr. Ather, Internist in Houston, TX?
Is Dr. Ather board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sameer Ather, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ather speak?
Dr. Ather and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ather typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ather 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. Ather. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ather typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Ather 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. Ather's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ather accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Ather's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Ather's office located?
Dr. Sameer Ather's Primary Practice
1615 Hermann Dr Unit 1310
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 529-3989
What is Dr. Ather's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ather's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801050166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ather?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ather
What is Dr. Sameer Ather's specialty?
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.