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Dr. Joe Pouzar, MD

Dr. Joe Pouzar, MD

Houston, TX

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pouzar, Family Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Joe Pouzar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Pouzar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pouzar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pouzar’s office at (281) 461-6830.

    Where did Dr. Pouzar go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Pouzar board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

      Yes, Dr. Joe Pouzar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

      What languages does Dr. Pouzar speak?

      Dr. Pouzar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Pouzar treat?

      As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pouzar 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. Pouzar. 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:

      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertension
      • Primary Hypertension
      • Essential Hypertension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Type 2 Diabetes
      • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
      • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
      • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
      • Diabetes Type 2
      • Type 2 diabetes
      • Diabetic Kidney Problems
      • Diabetic Nerve Problems
      • Diabetic Neuropathy
      • Hyperglycemia
      • Diabetes Complicationss
      • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
      • Adult-Onset Diabetes
      • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
      • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
      • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
      • Diabetic Nerve Damage
      • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
      • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
      • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
      • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
      • High Blood Glucose
      • High Sugar Levels
      • Diabetic nerve damage
      • Diabetes-related nerve pain
      • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
      • Diabetic Vascular Complications
      • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
      • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
      • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
      • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
      • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
      • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
      • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications

      Also known as:

      • Low Back Pain
      • Back Pain
      • Lumbago
      • Lower Back Ache
      • Backache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Mammography
      • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
      • Mammograms
      • Breast X-ray
      • Breast Cancer Check

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

      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

      Also known as:

      • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
      • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
      • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
      • BPH with LUTS
      • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
      • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

      Also known as:

      • Hypothyroidism
      • Congenital hypothyroidism
      • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
      • Underactive Thyroid
      • Low Thyroid Function

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Age-Related Osteoporosis
      • Fractures
      • Osteoporosis
      • Senile Osteoporosis
      • Primary Osteoporosis
      • Bone Thinning from Aging

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

      Also known as:

      • High Cholesterol
      • Cholesterol
      • Triglycerides
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • High lipids
      • Dyslipidemia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
      • Cholesterol
      • Triglycerides
      • Mixed hyperlipidemia
      • Combined hyperlipidemia
      • High lipids

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
      • Chronic Kidney Disease
      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
      • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
      • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

      Also known as:

      • Trouble with Attention and Focus
      • Mental Disorder
      • Concentration issues
      • Difficulty focusing
      • Attention deficit

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R41840: Attention and concentration deficit

      Also known as:

      • Other Chronic Pain Condition
      • Chronic Pain
      • Various chronic pain
      • Unspecified long-term pain
      • Persistent pain disorders

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G8929: Other chronic pain

      Also known as:

      • Fainting
      • Syncope
      • Passing out
      • Collapse

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R55: Syncope and collapse

      Which procedures does Dr. Pouzar perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

      As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joe Pouzar may include:

      For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pouzar's office.

      Does Dr. Pouzar accept my insurance?

      Dr. Pouzar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 461-6830 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Pouzar accept in Houston, TX?

      Dr. Pouzar 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

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Department of Defense / Tricare

      • Devoted Health

      • Express Scripts

      • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • State of Tennessee

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      Where is Dr. Pouzar's office located?

      Dr. Joe Pouzar's Primary Practice

      1045 Gemini St Ste 200B

      Houston, TX 77058

      (281) 461-6830

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      Dr. Joe Pouzar's Practice 2

      1140 Business Center Dr Ste 490

      Houston, TX 77043

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      Dr. Joe Pouzar's Practice 3

      15200 Southwest Fwy Ste 290

      Sugar Land, TX 77478

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      What is Dr. Pouzar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Pouzar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801803127.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pouzar?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pouzar

      What is Dr. Joe Pouzar's specialty?

      Dr. Pouzar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Pouzar to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Joe Pouzar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Pouzar is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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

      Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

      Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

      Is Joe Pouzar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

      Yes, Dr. Joe Pouzar is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Joe Pouzar offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Pouzar's office at (281) 461-6830 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Joe Pouzar?

      Please contact Dr. Pouzar's office at (281) 461-6830 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Joe Pouzar have?

      Dr. Joe Pouzar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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