SR
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. Dr. Russo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Russo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- 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)
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Russo typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Russo performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Healthfirst New York
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sam Russo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Russo is affiliated with Houston Physicians' Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 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.
Other Pediatrician Near Houston, TX
KW
Pediatric Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Karena Wu, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX.
Houston, TX
Pediatrician
Accepting patientsDr. Julia Shelburne, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. She is board certified.
Houston, TX
WR
Adolescent Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. William Risser, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He is board certified.
Houston, TX