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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Islam, Hospitalist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sheikh Islam, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Islam is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Islam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Islam’s office at (203) 666-8145.
What languages does Dr. Islam speak?
Dr. Islam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Islam typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Islam 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. Islam. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Islam typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheikh Islam may include:
Please contact Dr. Islam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Islam accept my insurance?
Dr. Islam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 666-8145 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Islam accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Islam 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Islam's office located?
Dr. Sheikh Islam's Primary Practice
1801 North Loop W Ste 30
Houston, TX 77008
(203) 666-8145
What is Dr. Islam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Islam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407301898.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Islam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Islam
What is Dr. Sheikh Islam's specialty?
Dr. Islam is a Hospitalist near Houston, TX.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Sheikh Islam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Islam is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, South Texas Spine & Surgical 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sheikh Islam accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh Islam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheikh Islam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Islam's office at (203) 666-8145 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheikh Islam?
Please contact Dr. Islam's office at (203) 666-8145 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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