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Dr. Christopher Falco

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Falco, Physiatrist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Christopher Falco is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Falco graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Falco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Falco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Falco’s office at (713) 799-7024.

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

    • Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston

    What languages does Dr. Falco speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Falco treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Falco 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. Falco. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
    • TBI
    • Head injury
    • Brain trauma
    • Concussion
    • Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
    • Unspecified Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S062X9D: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter
    • S069XAD: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Does Dr. Falco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Falco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 799-7024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Falco 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Falco's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Falco's Primary Practice

    1333 Moursund St

    Houston, TX 77030

    (713) 799-7024

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    Dr. Christopher Falco's Practice 2

    6410 Fannin St

    Houston, TX 77030

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

    Dr. Falco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053553255.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Falco?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Falco's specialty?

    Dr. Falco is a Physiatrist near Houston, TX. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Falco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Falco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Falco is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Physiatrist?

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    Is Christopher Falco accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Falco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Falco's office at (713) 799-7024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Falco?

    Please contact Dr. Falco's office at (713) 799-7024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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