Dr. Tehmina Badar, MD
Houston, TX
26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Badar, Pulmonologist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Badar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Texas Medical Branch-GME
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Badar board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Tehmina Badar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Badar speak?
Dr. Badar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Urdu
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Badar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Badar 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. Badar. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Badar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Badar 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. Badar. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Badar accept my insurance?
Dr. Badar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 988-0850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Badar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Badar in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Integranet Health
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Badar's office located?
Dr. Tehmina Badar's Primary Practice
7500 Beechnut St Ste 250
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 988-0850
What hospitals are Dr. Badar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Badar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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What is Dr. Badar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Badar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639154883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Badar