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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Martin, Dermatopathologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Howard Martin, MD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Martin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Martin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Martin’s office at (877) 697-2447.
What languages does Dr. Martin speak?
Dr. Martin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Martin treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Martin 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. Martin. 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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Mole
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Martin perform as a Dermatopathologist?
As a Dermatopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Martin may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Martin's office.
Does Dr. Martin accept my insurance?
Dr. Martin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 697-2447 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Martin accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Martin in Houston, 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Martin's office located?
What is Dr. Martin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Martin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366421927.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Martin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Martin
What is Dr. Howard Martin's specialty?
Dr. Martin is a Dermatopathologist near Houston, TX. A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions. Contact Dr. Martin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Martin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Martin is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, DHR Health, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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
Where can I learn more about Dermatopathologist?
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Is Howard Martin accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Howard Martin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Martin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Martin's office at (877) 697-2447 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Martin?
Please contact Dr. Martin's office at (877) 697-2447 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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