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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tovar, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Reuben Tovar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tovar completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tovar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tovar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tovar’s office at (956) 440-6300.
Where did Dr. Tovar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Tovar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Reuben Tovar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tovar speak?
Dr. Tovar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tovar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tovar 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. Tovar. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tovar typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Tovar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tovar. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Tovar accept my insurance?
Dr. Tovar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 440-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tovar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Tovar in Houston, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tovar's office located?
What is Dr. Tovar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tovar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174567705.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tovar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tovar
What is Dr. Reuben Tovar's specialty?
Dr. Tovar is a Internist near Houston, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Reuben Tovar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tovar is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside 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
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Is Reuben Tovar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Reuben Tovar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Reuben Tovar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tovar's office at (956) 440-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Reuben Tovar?
Please contact Dr. Tovar's office at (956) 440-6300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Reuben Tovar have?
Dr. Reuben Tovar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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