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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asar, Family Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Firdous Asar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Asar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asar’s office at (301) 843-0222.
Is Dr. Asar board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Firdous Asar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Asar speak?
Dr. Asar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Asar typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Asar 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. Asar. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Urine Findings
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine test results
- Various abnormal urine findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R82998: Other abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Asar typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Firdous Asar may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Asar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asar accept my insurance?
Dr. Asar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 843-0222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Asar 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)
Marpai Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Asar's office located?
Dr. Firdous Asar's Primary Practice
5820 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(301) 843-0222
What is Dr. Asar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053591032.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asar
What is Dr. Firdous Asar's specialty?
Dr. Asar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Firdous Asar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Asar is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Firdous Asar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Firdous Asar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Firdous Asar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asar's office at (301) 843-0222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Firdous Asar?
Please contact Dr. Asar's office at (301) 843-0222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Firdous Asar have?
Dr. Firdous Asar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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