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Dr. Pablo Tovar, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tovar, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Pablo Tovar, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tovar is currently affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. Dr. Tovar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tovar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tovar’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Tovar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tovar typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tovar 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. Tovar. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tovar typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Pablo Tovar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tovar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tovar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Tovar in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bexar County Hospital District

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tovar's office located?

    Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

    1635 North Loop W # H

    Houston, TX 77008

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    Dr. Pablo Tovar's Practice 2

    7200 Cambridge St Ste 1

    Houston, TX 77030

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tovar affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tovar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Tovar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114211620.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tovar?

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

    What is Dr. Pablo Tovar's specialty?

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Pablo Tovar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tovar is affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Pablo Tovar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Pablo Tovar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pablo Tovar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tovar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pablo Tovar?

    Please contact Dr. Tovar's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tovar's office located?

    Dr. Tovar's office is located in Houston, TX.