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Dr. Susan Burgert, MD

Dr. Susan Burgert, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burgert, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Susan Burgert, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Burgert completed her residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Burgert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burgert’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burgert’s office at (713) 791-1020.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La

    What languages does Dr. Burgert speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Burgert treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Burgert 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. Burgert. 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:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Low Neutrophil Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count
    • Neutropenia
    • Low white blood cell count
    • Neutrophil deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
    • D709: Neutropenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
    • Infected Cardiovascular Implant
    • Heart Device Infection
    • Vascular Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Endocarditis
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Heart lining inflammation
    • Heart valve infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Preventive Health Measures
    • General Prophylactic Care
    • Unspecified Disease Prevention
    • Health Protection Visit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z299: Encounter for prophylactic measures, 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:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Bile Duct Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Miscellaneous Cholangitis
    • Unspecified Bile Duct Infection
    • Other Types of Cholangitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8309: Other cholangitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Burgert perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Burgert accept my insurance?

    Dr. Burgert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 791-1020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Burgert's office located?

    Dr. Susan Burgert's Primary Practice

    2201 W Holcombe Blvd Ste 305

    Houston, TX 77030

    (713) 791-1020

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    Dr. Susan Burgert's Practice 2

    6624 Fannin St Ste 2180

    Houston, TX 77030

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

    Dr. Burgert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497810303.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burgert?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Burgert's specialty?

    Dr. Burgert is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Burgert to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Susan Burgert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Burgert is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Susan Burgert accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Burgert is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Burgert offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burgert's office at (713) 791-1020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Burgert?

    Please contact Dr. Burgert's office at (713) 791-1020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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