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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Faruki, Pulmonologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ahmer Faruki, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Faruki is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faruki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faruki’s office at (713) 464-8099.
What languages does Dr. Faruki speak?
Dr. Faruki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Faruki treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Faruki 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. Faruki. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Which procedures does Dr. Faruki perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmer Faruki may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Faruki's office.
Does Dr. Faruki accept my insurance?
Dr. Faruki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 464-8099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Faruki accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Faruki in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medica
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Faruki's office located?
Dr. Ahmer Faruki's Primary Practice
10837 Katy Fwy Ste 250
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 464-8099
What is Dr. Faruki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Faruki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285889485.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faruki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Faruki
What is Dr. Ahmer Faruki's specialty?
Dr. Faruki is a Pulmonologist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Faruki to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmer Faruki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Faruki is affiliated with Houston Methodist West 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 Ahmer Faruki accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ahmer Faruki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmer Faruki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Faruki's office at (713) 464-8099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmer Faruki?
Please contact Dr. Faruki's office at (713) 464-8099 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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