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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Faig, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ofer Faig, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Faig graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Memorial Hermann Hospital System Program. Dr. Faig is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faig’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faig’s office at (713) 867-2000.
Where did Dr. Faig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Memorial Hermann Hospital System Program
Medical School: Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
What languages does Dr. Faig speak?
Dr. Faig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Faig treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Faig 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. Faig. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Which procedures does Dr. Faig perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ofer Faig may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Faig's office.
Does Dr. Faig accept my insurance?
Dr. Faig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 867-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Faig accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Faig 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthComp
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Faig's office located?
What is Dr. Faig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Faig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841441334.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Faig
What is Dr. Ofer Faig's specialty?
Dr. Faig is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Faig to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ofer Faig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Faig is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare West, Hca Houston Healthcare 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Ofer Faig accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ofer Faig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ofer Faig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Faig's office at (713) 867-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ofer Faig?
Please contact Dr. Faig's office at (713) 867-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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