Dr. Sofia Farooqi, DO

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Farooqi, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?

Dr. Sofia Farooqi, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Farooqi is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farooqi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farooqi’s office at (713) 338-6565.

What languages does Dr. Farooqi speak?

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

English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farooqi typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Farooqi 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. Farooqi. 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.

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Pectoral pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R0789: Other chest pain

Also known as:

Head Injury
Head Injuries
Head Trauma
Cranial Injury
Brain Injury

ICD-10 Codes:

S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Farooqi typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Farooqi may include:

Please contact Dr. Farooqi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Farooqi accept my insurance?

Dr. Farooqi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 338-6565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Regency ISNP Holdings
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Farooqi's office located?

Dr. Sofia Farooqi's Primary Practice

11800 Astoria Blvd

Houston, TX 77089

(713) 338-6565

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Dr. Sofia Farooqi's Practice 2

8910 Highway 6 S

Houston, TX 77083

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What hospitals are Dr. Farooqi affiliated with?

Dr. Farooqi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital,Houston, TX

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital,Houston, TX

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center,Houston, TX

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

Dr. Farooqi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023393444.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farooqi?

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

What is Dr. Sofia Farooqi's specialty?

Dr. Farooqi is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

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.

Is Dr. Sofia Farooqi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Farooqi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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