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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sides, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Katherine Sides, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Sides is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sides’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sides’s office at (512) 353-8979.
What languages does Dr. Sides speak?
Dr. Sides and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sides typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sides 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. Sides. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sides typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Sides 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. Sides' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sides accept my insurance?
Dr. Sides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 353-8979 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sides accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sides 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sides' office located?
What is Dr. Sides's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003041484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sides?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sides
What is Dr. Katherine Sides's specialty?
Dr. Sides is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
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 this Dr. Katherine Sides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sides is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, St. David's Round Rock 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
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Is Katherine Sides accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Sides is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Sides offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sides's office at (512) 353-8979 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Sides?
Please contact Dr. Sides's office at (512) 353-8979 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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