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Dr. Fatima Boricha, MD

Dr. Fatima Boricha, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Boricha, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Fatima Boricha, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Boricha graduated from University of Karachi, Sind Med College, Karachi, Pakistan and completed her residency at University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, Texas. Dr. Boricha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boricha’s office at (713) 500-5800.

    Where did Dr. Boricha go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, Texas

    • Medical School: University of Karachi, Sind Med College, Karachi, Pakistan

    What languages does Dr. Boricha speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Boricha typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Boricha 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. Boricha. 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:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Boricha typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Boricha performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Boricha. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Boricha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Boricha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 500-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Community Health Choice

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Texas

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Boricha's office located?

    Dr. Fatima Boricha's Primary Practice

    6431 Fannin St # 3

    Houston, TX 77030

    (713) 500-5800

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

    Dr. Boricha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538426515.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boricha?

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

    What is Dr. Fatima Boricha's specialty?

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Fatima Boricha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Boricha is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

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    Is Dr. Fatima Boricha accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Fatima Boricha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fatima Boricha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Boricha's office at (713) 500-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Fatima Boricha?

    Please contact Dr. Boricha's office at (713) 500-5800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Boricha's office located?

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