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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Linklater, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. William Linklater, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Linklater is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Linklater’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Linklater’s office at (281) 725-5000.
What languages does Dr. Linklater speak?
Dr. Linklater and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Linklater treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Linklater 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. Linklater. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Linklater perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Linklater may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Linklater's office.
Does Dr. Linklater accept my insurance?
Dr. Linklater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 725-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Linklater accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Linklater in Sugar Land, 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
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Linklater's office located?
Dr. William Linklater's Primary Practice
17500 W Grand Pkwy S
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 725-5000
What is Dr. Linklater's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Linklater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083034938.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Linklater?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Linklater
What is Dr. William Linklater's specialty?
Dr. Linklater is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Sugar Land, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Linklater to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Linklater affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Linklater is affiliated with The Christ Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land 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
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Is William Linklater accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?
Yes, Dr. William Linklater is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Linklater offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Linklater's office at (281) 725-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Linklater?
Please contact Dr. Linklater's office at (281) 725-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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