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Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Askandar, Family Medicine Specialist in Pearland, TX?
Dr. Sameh Askandar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pearland, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Askandar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Askandar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Askandar’s office at (281) 485-4050.
What languages does Dr. Askandar speak?
Dr. Askandar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Askandar treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Askandar 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. Askandar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Which procedures does Dr. Askandar perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sameh Askandar may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Askandar's office.
Does Dr. Askandar accept my insurance?
Dr. Askandar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 485-4050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Askandar accept in Pearland, TX?
Dr. Askandar in Pearland, 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
Community Health Choice
Dollar General
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Askandar's office located?
Dr. Sameh Askandar also offers virtual visits
Dr. Sameh Askandar's Primary Practice
8520 Broadway St Ste 200
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 485-4050
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sameh Askandar?
Dr. Askandar has appointments available at his Pearland, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Askandar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Askandar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154736239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Askandar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Askandar
What is Dr. Sameh Askandar's specialty?
Dr. Askandar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pearland, TX. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Askandar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sameh Askandar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Askandar is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, OakBend 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Sameh Askandar accepting new patients in Pearland, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sameh Askandar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sameh Askandar offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Askandar, or call (281) 485-4050 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Sameh Askandar?
Yes, Dr. Askandar offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Askandar, or call (281) 485-4050 for more information.
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