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Dr. Christopher Houston, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Haslet, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Christopher Houston, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Haslet, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Houston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Houston’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Houston’s office at (469) 608-6111.

    What languages does Dr. Houston speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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:

    • 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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Houston may include:

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

    Does Dr. Houston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Houston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (469) 608-6111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Houston's office located?

    Medical City Er Haslet

    13172 Highway 287

    Haslet, TX 76052

    (469) 608-6111

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    Dr. Christopher Houston's Practice 2

    300 SE John Jones Dr

    Burleson, TX 76028

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    Dr. Christopher Houston's Practice 3

    4401 Booth Calloway Rd

    North Richland Hills, TX 76180

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

    Dr. Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194091462.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Houston?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Houston's specialty?

    Dr. Houston is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Haslet, 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 Dr. Christopher Houston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Houston is affiliated with Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Medical City Arlington Hospital, Medical City Dallas Hospital, Methodist Southlake 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. Christopher Houston accepting new patients in Haslet, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Houston is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Houston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Houston's office at (469) 608-6111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Houston?

    Please contact Dr. Houston's office at (469) 608-6111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Houston's office located?

    Dr. Houston's offices are located in Haslet, TX, Burleson, TX, and North Richland Hills, TX.