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Who is Dr. Goins, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. William Goins, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Goins completed his residency at Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Goins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goins’s office at (713) 791-1020.
Where did Dr. Goins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
What languages does Dr. Goins speak?
Dr. Goins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Goins treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Goins 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. Goins. 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
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
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:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
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:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Goins perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Goins 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Goins' office.
Does Dr. Goins accept my insurance?
Dr. Goins 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. Goins accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Goins 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Goins' office located?
Dr. William Goins' Primary Practice
2201 W Holcombe Blvd Ste 305
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 791-1020
What is Dr. Goins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245387034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goins
What is Dr. William Goins's specialty?
Dr. Goins 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. Goins to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. William Goins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Goins is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Houston Methodist 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
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Is William Goins accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. William Goins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Goins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Goins's office at (713) 791-1020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Goins?
Please contact Dr. Goins's office at (713) 791-1020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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