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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yakoob, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Tasneem Yakoob, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Yakoob graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Dr. Yakoob is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yakoob’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yakoob’s office at (713) 442-4000.
Where did Dr. Yakoob go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
What languages does Dr. Yakoob speak?
Dr. Yakoob and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yakoob treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Yakoob 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. Yakoob. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Colon Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Yakoob perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tasneem Yakoob may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yakoob's office.
Does Dr. Yakoob accept my insurance?
Dr. Yakoob accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 442-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yakoob accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Yakoob in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Group Marketing Services
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yakoob's office located?
Dr. Tasneem Yakoob's Primary Practice
13105 Wortham Center Dr
Houston, TX 77065
(713) 442-4000
What is Dr. Yakoob's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yakoob's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568558757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yakoob?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yakoob
What is Dr. Tasneem Yakoob's specialty?
Dr. Yakoob is a Internist near Houston, TX.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Yakoob to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Tasneem Yakoob affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yakoob is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital 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
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Is Tasneem Yakoob accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Tasneem Yakoob is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tasneem Yakoob offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yakoob's office at (713) 442-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tasneem Yakoob?
Please contact Dr. Yakoob's office at (713) 442-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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