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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vartivarian, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Shahe Vartivarian, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Vartivarian completed his residency at Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Vartivarian is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vartivarian’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vartivarian’s office at (713) 339-9949.
Where did Dr. Vartivarian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Infectious Diseases
What languages does Dr. Vartivarian speak?
Dr. Vartivarian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vartivarian typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vartivarian 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. Vartivarian. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Vartivarian typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vartivarian 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. Vartivarian. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Vartivarian accept my insurance?
Dr. Vartivarian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 339-9949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vartivarian accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Vartivarian 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Integranet Health
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vartivarian's office located?
What is Dr. Vartivarian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vartivarian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235233651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vartivarian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vartivarian
What is Dr. Shahe Vartivarian's specialty?
Dr. Vartivarian 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. Shahe Vartivarian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vartivarian is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Shahe Vartivarian accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shahe Vartivarian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahe Vartivarian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vartivarian's office at (713) 339-9949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahe Vartivarian?
Please contact Dr. Vartivarian's office at (713) 339-9949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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