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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kussman, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Howard Kussman, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Kussman graduated from University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kussman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kussman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kussman’s office.
Where did Dr. Kussman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Danbury Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University Of The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences | University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Kussman speak?
Dr. Kussman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kussman treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kussman 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. Kussman. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Which procedures does Dr. Kussman perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Howard Kussman 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. Kussman's office.
Does Dr. Kussman accept my insurance?
Dr. Kussman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kussman accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kussman in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kussman's office located?
What is Dr. Kussman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kussman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447293287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kussman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kussman
What is Dr. Howard Kussman's specialty?
Dr. Kussman 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. Kussman to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Howard Kussman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kussman is affiliated with Nuvance Health Danbury Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Howard Kussman accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Howard Kussman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Kussman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kussman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Kussman?
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