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Dr. Joshua Hays, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Houston, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hays, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Joshua Hays, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hays is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hays’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hays’s office at (713) 873-2000.
What languages does Dr. Hays speak?
Dr. Hays and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hays treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hays 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. Hays. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Hays perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Hays may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hays' office.
Does Dr. Hays accept my insurance?
Dr. Hays accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 873-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hays accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Hays 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
Baylor Scott & White Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Inland Empire
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hays' office located?
What is Dr. Hays's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hays's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962962399.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hays?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hays
What is Dr. Joshua Hays's specialty?
Dr. Hays is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Hays to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Hays affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hays is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Odessa Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joshua Hays accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Hays is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Hays offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hays's office at (713) 873-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Hays?
Please contact Dr. Hays's office at (713) 873-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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