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Dr. Eric Iheme, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Eric Iheme, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Iheme is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Iheme’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Iheme’s office at (281) 929-6100.

    What languages does Dr. Iheme speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Iheme 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. Iheme. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • 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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eric Iheme may include:

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

    Does Dr. Iheme accept my insurance?

    Dr. Iheme accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 929-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fidelity Insurance Group

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Verda Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Iheme's office located?

    Dr. Eric Iheme's Primary Practice

    11800 Astoria Blvd

    Houston, TX 77089

    (281) 929-6100

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    Dr. Eric Iheme's Practice 2

    9250 Pinecroft Dr

    Shenandoah, TX 77380

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    Dr. Eric Iheme's Practice 3

    8910 Highway 6 S

    Houston, TX 77083

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

    Dr. Iheme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326465246.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iheme?

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

    What is Dr. Eric Iheme's specialty?

    Dr. Iheme 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. Eric Iheme affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Iheme is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, Houston Methodist Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, Woman's Hospital Of Texas, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Eric Iheme accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Iheme is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Iheme offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Iheme's office at (281) 929-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Iheme?

    Please contact Dr. Iheme's office at (281) 929-6100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Iheme's office located?

    Dr. Iheme's offices are located in Houston, TX and Shenandoah, TX.