Who is Dr. Mussaji, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Murtaza Mussaji, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Mussaji completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Mussaji is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, and Swahili, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mussaji’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mussaji’s office.
Where did Dr. Mussaji go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center
Is Dr. Mussaji board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Murtaza Mussaji, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mussaji speak?
Dr. Mussaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Spanish
Swahili
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Mussaji typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Mussaji 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. Mussaji. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Mussaji typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Mussaji 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. Mussaji. 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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Mussaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Mussaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mussaji accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Mussaji 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Verda Healthcare
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Mussaji?
Dr. Mussaji has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
60% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Murtaza Mussaji an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Mussaji has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Mussaji, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Mussaji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mussaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487705034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mussaji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mussaji
What is Dr. Murtaza Mussaji's specialty?
Dr. Mussaji is a Internist near Houston, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Murtaza Mussaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mussaji is affiliated with Woman's Hospital Of Texas, Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center 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 Murtaza Mussaji accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Murtaza Mussaji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Murtaza Mussaji offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mussaji, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Murtaza Mussaji?
Yes, Dr. Mussaji offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Mussaji, or contact the office for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Murtaza Mussaji have?
Dr. Murtaza Mussaji is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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