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Who is Dr. Rauf, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Shariq Rauf, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rauf completed his residency at Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Infectious Diseases Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rauf is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rauf’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rauf’s office at (281) 428-4024.
Where did Dr. Rauf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Infectious Diseases Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rawalpindi Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Rawalpindi- Pakistan
What languages does Dr. Rauf speak?
Dr. Rauf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Rauf treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rauf 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. Rauf. 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 White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rauf perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shariq Rauf may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rauf's office.
Does Dr. Rauf accept my insurance?
Dr. Rauf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 428-4024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rauf accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rauf in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rauf's office located?
Dr. Shariq Rauf's Primary Practice
1311 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Ste 100
Houston, TX 77043
(281) 428-4024
What is Dr. Rauf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rauf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528019023.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rauf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rauf
What is Dr. Shariq Rauf's specialty?
Dr. Rauf is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Rauf to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shariq Rauf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rauf is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, Woman's Hospital Of Texas 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Shariq Rauf accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shariq Rauf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shariq Rauf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rauf's office at (281) 428-4024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shariq Rauf?
Please contact Dr. Rauf's office at (281) 428-4024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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