Dr. Michael Buxbaum, DO
Houston, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buxbaum, Adult Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Michael Buxbaum, DO is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Buxbaum completed his residency at Christus St Joseph Hosp, Family Practice. Dr. Buxbaum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buxbaum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buxbaum’s office at (713) 533-1700.
Where did Dr. Buxbaum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Christus St Joseph Hosp, Family Practice | Methodist Hospital | St. Joseph Medical Center, Houston
Medical School: University Of N Tx Hlth Sci Ctr- Tx Coll Osteo Med- Ft Worth Tx
Is Dr. Buxbaum board certified as an Adult Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Buxbaum, DO is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Buxbaum speak?
Dr. Buxbaum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Buxbaum treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buxbaum 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. Buxbaum. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sarcopenia
- Age-related muscle loss
- Muscle weakness in older adults
- Progressive muscle loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6284: Sarcopenia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Disease
- Nervous System Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does Dr. Buxbaum perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buxbaum 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. Buxbaum. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Buxbaum accept my insurance?
Dr. Buxbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 533-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buxbaum accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Buxbaum in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Where is Dr. Buxbaum's office located?
Dr. Michael Buxbaum's Primary Practice
3100 Weslayan St Ste 350
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 533-1700
Dr. Michael Buxbaum's Practice 2
1213 Hermann Dr Ste 230
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 533-1700
What is Dr. Buxbaum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buxbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003920760.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buxbaum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buxbaum
What is Dr. Michael Buxbaum's specialty?
Dr. Buxbaum is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one. Contact Dr. Buxbaum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Buxbaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buxbaum is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Houston Methodist 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
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Is Michael Buxbaum accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Michael Buxbaum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Buxbaum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buxbaum's office at (713) 533-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Buxbaum?
Please contact Dr. Buxbaum's office at (713) 533-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Buxbaum have?
Dr. Michael Buxbaum is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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