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Dr. Firoozeh Kar, MD

Webster, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kar, Internist in Webster, TX?

    Dr. Firoozeh Kar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Webster, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kar completed her residency at Univ Of Texas Medical Branch Hospital. Dr. Kar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kar’s office at (281) 332-2511.

    Where did Dr. Kar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Texas Medical Branch Hospital

    What languages does Dr. Kar speak?

    Dr. Kar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kar typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kar 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. Kar. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    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:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kar typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kar 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. Kar. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Group Speech Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Group Language Therapy
    • Group Voice Therapy
    • Group Communication Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals

    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:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Kar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 332-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kar accept in Webster, TX?

    Dr. Kar in Webster, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kar's office located?

    Dr. Firoozeh Kar's Primary Practice

    500 W Medical Center Blvd

    Webster, TX 77598

    (281) 332-2511

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    Ignite Medical Resort Webster

    16130 Galveston

    Webster, TX 77598

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    Dr. Firoozeh Kar's Practice 3

    5020 Space Center Blvd

    Pasadena, TX 77505

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    What is Dr. Kar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780617324.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kar

    What is Dr. Firoozeh Kar's specialty?

    Dr. Kar is a Internist near Webster, 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. Firoozeh Kar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kar is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake 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 Firoozeh Kar accepting new patients in Webster, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Firoozeh Kar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Firoozeh Kar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kar's office at (281) 332-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Firoozeh Kar?

    Please contact Dr. Kar's office at (281) 332-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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