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Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar, MD

Houston, TX

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

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. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Sarwar typically treat?

    As an 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. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sarwar typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sarwar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sarwar's office located?

    Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar's Primary Practice

    560 Meyerland Plaza Mall

    Houston, TX 77096

    (713) 442-3222

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    Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar's Practice 2

    15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100

    Houston, TX 77014

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    Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar's Practice 3

    2727 W Holcombe Blvd

    Houston, TX 77025

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar?

    Dr. Sarwar has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    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.

    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. Iftikhar Sarwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sarwar is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Houston Methodist Sugar Land 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore 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 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?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sarwar, or call (713) 442-3222 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Iftikhar Sarwar?

    Yes, Dr. Sarwar offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Sarwar, or call (713) 442-3222 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar have?

    Dr. Iftikhar Sarwar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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