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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Russo, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sam Russo, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Russo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Russo’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Russo’s office at (832) 325-6515.
What languages does Dr. Russo speak?
Dr. Russo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Russo treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Russo 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. Russo. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Corpus Callosum Malformation
- Brain Malformations
- Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
- ACC
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q040: Congenital malformations of corpus callosum
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Long-term Child Feeding Problem
- Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
- Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Which procedures does Dr. Russo perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Sam Russo may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Russo's office.
Does Dr. Russo accept my insurance?
Dr. Russo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 325-6515 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Russo accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Russo in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Molina
State of Kansas
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Russo's office located?
What is Dr. Russo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Russo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023468733.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Russo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Russo
What is Dr. Sam Russo's specialty?
Dr. Russo is a Pediatrician near Houston, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Russo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sam Russo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Russo is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, Houston Physicians' 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Sam Russo accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sam Russo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sam Russo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Russo's office at (832) 325-6515 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sam Russo?
Please contact Dr. Russo's office at (832) 325-6515 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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