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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bautista, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Merrick Bautista, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bautista is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bautista’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bautista’s office at (613) 293-3570.
What languages does Dr. Bautista speak?
Dr. Bautista and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bautista typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bautista 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. Bautista. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bautista typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Merrick Bautista may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Bautista's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bautista accept my insurance?
Dr. Bautista accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (613) 293-3570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bautista accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Bautista 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
Centene Corporation
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Verda Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Bautista's office located?
Dr. Merrick Bautista's Primary Practice
18220 State Highway 249
Houston, TX 77070
(613) 293-3570
What is Dr. Bautista's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bautista's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952807729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bautista?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bautista
What is Dr. Merrick Bautista's specialty?
Dr. Bautista is a 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 this Dr. Merrick Bautista affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bautista is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Nacogdoches Medical Center, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage 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
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Is Merrick Bautista accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Merrick Bautista is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merrick Bautista offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bautista's office at (613) 293-3570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merrick Bautista?
Please contact Dr. Bautista's office at (613) 293-3570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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