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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. 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 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 an Internist like Dr. Yakoob typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Yakoob typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Yakoob's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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