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37 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Wessels, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Robert Wessels, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Wessels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wessels’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wessels’s office at (281) 440-2829.
Is Dr. Wessels board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Wessels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Wessels speak?
Dr. Wessels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wessels treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Wessels 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. Wessels. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Single Live Birth
- Unspecified Delivery Outcome
- Childbirth
- One baby born alive
- Vaginal birth of one baby
- Unknown birth outcome
- Delivery outcome not specified
- Unclear birth result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z370: Single live birth
- Z379: Outcome of delivery, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Missed Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Silent miscarriage
- Delayed miscarriage
- Missed abortion
ICD-10 Codes:
- O021: Missed abortion
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Which procedures does Dr. Wessels perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Robert Wessels may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wessels' office.
Does Dr. Wessels accept my insurance?
Dr. Wessels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 440-2829 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wessels accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Wessels in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Community Health Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Premier
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wessels' office located?
What is Dr. Wessels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wessels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861478711.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wessels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wessels
What is Dr. Robert Wessels's specialty?
Dr. Wessels is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Houston, TX. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Wessels to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Wessels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wessels is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hca Houston Healthcare - Northwest, Hca Houston Healthcare - Northwest. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
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Is Robert Wessels accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Robert Wessels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Wessels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wessels's office at (281) 440-2829 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Wessels?
Please contact Dr. Wessels's office at (281) 440-2829 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Wessels have?
Dr. Robert Wessels is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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