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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sher, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Soa-Yih Sher, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sher is currently affiliated with Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. Dr. Sher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sher’s office at (713) 500-7878.
What languages does Dr. Sher speak?
Dr. Sher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sher treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sher 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. Sher. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Lower belly pain
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1030: Lower abdominal pain, 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Sher perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Soa-Yih Sher 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. Sher's office.
Does Dr. Sher accept my insurance?
Dr. Sher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 500-7878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sher accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sher 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Memorial Hermann
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sher's office located?
Dr. Soa-Yih Sher's Primary Practice
6431 Fannin St Ste Jjl
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 500-7878
What is Dr. Sher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447607833.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sher
What is Dr. Soa-Yih Sher's specialty?
Dr. Sher 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. Sher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Soa-Yih Sher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sher is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy 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
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Is Soa-Yih Sher accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Soa-Yih Sher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Soa-Yih Sher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sher's office at (713) 500-7878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Soa-Yih Sher?
Please contact Dr. Sher's office at (713) 500-7878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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