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Who is Dr. Tahir, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Faiza Tahir, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tahir graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College. Dr. Tahir is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tahir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tahir’s office at (713) 359-2273.
Where did Dr. Tahir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Karachi Medical and Dental College
What languages does Dr. Tahir speak?
Dr. Tahir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tahir typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tahir 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. Tahir. 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 here.
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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Tahir typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Faiza Tahir may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Tahir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tahir accept my insurance?
Dr. Tahir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 359-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tahir accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Tahir in Sugar Land, 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
Astiva Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tahir's office located?
Dr. Faiza Tahir also offers virtual visits
Dr. Faiza Tahir's Primary Practice
2225 Williams Trace Blvd Ste 110
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(713) 359-2273
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Faiza Tahir?
Dr. Tahir has appointments available at her Sugar Land, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Tahir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tahir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487897609.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tahir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tahir
What is Dr. Faiza Tahir's specialty?
Dr. Tahir is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sugar Land, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Faiza Tahir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tahir is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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 Faiza Tahir accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?
Yes, Dr. Faiza Tahir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Faiza Tahir offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tahir, or call (713) 359-2273 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Faiza Tahir?
Yes, Dr. Tahir offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Tahir, or call (713) 359-2273 for more information.
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