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Dr. Rosalba Vargas, MD
Houston, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rosalba Vargas, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas’s office at (832) 824-1000.
Is Dr. Vargas board certified as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rosalba Vargas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Vargas speak?
Dr. Vargas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vargas typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vargas 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. Vargas. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bruise on Head
- Bruises
- Head contusion
- Head bump
- Black and blue mark on head
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0083XA: Contusion of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vargas typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rosalba Vargas 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. Vargas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vargas accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 824-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Vargas 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
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Oscar Health
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?
What is Dr. Vargas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578880282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas
What is Dr. Rosalba Vargas's specialty?
Dr. Vargas is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Is this Dr. Rosalba Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 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 a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rosalba Vargas accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rosalba Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rosalba Vargas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (832) 824-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rosalba Vargas?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (832) 824-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rosalba Vargas have?
Dr. Rosalba Vargas is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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