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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asbury, Critical Care Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. James Asbury, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Asbury is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asbury’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asbury’s office at (713) 805-3811.
What languages does Dr. Asbury speak?
Dr. Asbury and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Asbury typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Asbury 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. Asbury. 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Asbury typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Asbury may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Asbury's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asbury accept my insurance?
Dr. Asbury accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 805-3811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asbury accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Asbury in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Broward Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Asbury's office located?
What is Dr. Asbury's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asbury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174631535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asbury?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asbury
What is Dr. James Asbury's specialty?
Dr. Asbury is a Critical Care Internist near Houston, TX.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. James Asbury affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Asbury is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is James Asbury accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. James Asbury is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Asbury offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asbury's office at (713) 805-3811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Asbury?
Please contact Dr. Asbury's office at (713) 805-3811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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