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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sarwar, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarwar graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarwar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarwar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarwar’s office at (713) 442-3222.
Where did Dr. Sarwar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Sarwar board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sarwar speak?
Dr. Sarwar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Sarwar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sarwar 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. Sarwar. 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
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- 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 Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Which procedures does Dr. Sarwar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar 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. Sarwar's office.
Does Dr. Sarwar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarwar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 442-3222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarwar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sarwar 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)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sarwar's office located?
Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar's Primary Practice
560 Meyerland Plaza Mall
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 442-3222
Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar's Practice 2
15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100
Houston, TX 77014
What is Dr. Sarwar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sarwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225117500.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarwar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sarwar
What is Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar's specialty?
Dr. Sarwar 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. Sarwar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sarwar is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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 Iftikhar Sarwar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarwar's office at (713) 442-3222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Iftikhar Sarwar?
Please contact Dr. Sarwar's office at (713) 442-3222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar have?
Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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