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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yusuf, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Samar Yusuf, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yusuf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yusuf’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yusuf’s office at (713) 392-2578.
What languages does Dr. Yusuf speak?
Dr. Yusuf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yusuf typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yusuf 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. Yusuf. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yusuf typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samar Yusuf may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Yusuf's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yusuf accept my insurance?
Dr. Yusuf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 392-2578 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yusuf accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Yusuf 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)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Verda Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Yusuf's office located?
What is Dr. Yusuf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yusuf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790075943.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yusuf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yusuf
What is Dr. Samar Yusuf's specialty?
Dr. Yusuf is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Samar Yusuf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yusuf is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samar Yusuf accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Samar Yusuf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samar Yusuf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yusuf's office at (713) 392-2578 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samar Yusuf?
Please contact Dr. Yusuf's office at (713) 392-2578 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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