EverydayHealthLogo
VI

Dr. Varun Iyer, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Varun Iyer, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Iyer is currently affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. Dr. Iyer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Iyer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Iyer’s office at (713) 867-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Iyer speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Varun Iyer may include:

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

    Does Dr. Iyer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Iyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 867-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Iyer 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

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Verda Healthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Iyer's office located?

    Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

    1635 North Loop W

    Houston, TX 77008

    (713) 867-2000

    Get Directions

    Dr. Varun Iyer's Practice 2

    500 W Medical Center Blvd

    Webster, TX 77598

    Get Directions

    Dr. Varun Iyer's Practice 3

    1515 Holcombe Blvd

    Houston, TX 77030

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Iyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467822213.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iyer?

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

    What is Dr. Varun Iyer's specialty?

    Dr. Iyer 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. Varun Iyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Iyer is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, Houston Methodist West 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

    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. Varun Iyer accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Varun Iyer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Varun Iyer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Iyer's office at (713) 867-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Varun Iyer?

    Please contact Dr. Iyer's office at (713) 867-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Iyer's office located?

    Dr. Iyer's offices are located in Houston, TX and Webster, TX.